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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,258.53, 631,887.80 and 140,775.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,258.53, 631,887.80 and 140,775.78 is: 211,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,258.53 : 631,887.80 = 140,775.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,258.53/631,887.80 = 140,775.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,258.53x = 631,887.80 × 140,775.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,258.53x = 88,954,499,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,954,499,497.20/421,258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,163.67

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