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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,258.47, 631,887.71 and 140,775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,258.47, 631,887.71 and 140,775.72 is: 211,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,258.47 : 631,887.71 = 140,775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,258.47/631,887.71 = 140,775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,258.47x = 631,887.71 × 140,775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,258.47x = 88,954,446,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,954,446,630.52/421,258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,163.58

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