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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,764.63, 631,179.95 and 140,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,764.63, 631,179.95 and 140,281.88 is: 210,433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,764.63 : 631,179.95 = 140,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,764.63/631,179.95 = 140,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,764.63x = 631,179.95 × 140,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,764.63x = 88,543,106,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,543,106,147.00/420,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,433.82

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