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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,766.08, 631,154.70 and 140,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,766.08, 631,154.70 and 140,283.42 is: 210,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,766.08 : 631,154.70 = 140,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,766.08/631,154.70 = 140,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,766.08x = 631,154.70 × 140,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,766.08x = 88,540,539,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,540,539,865.07/420,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,426.99

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