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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,777.68, 631,030.20 and 140,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,777.68, 631,030.20 and 140,219.60 is: 210,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,777.68 : 631,030.20 = 140,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,777.68/631,030.20 = 140,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,777.68x = 631,030.20 × 140,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,777.68x = 88,482,802,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,482,802,231.92/420,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,283.97

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