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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,268.96, 631,903.44 and 140,786.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,268.96, 631,903.44 and 140,786.22 is: 211,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,268.96 : 631,903.44 = 140,786.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,268.96/631,903.44 = 140,786.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,268.96x = 631,903.44 × 140,786.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,268.96x = 88,963,296,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,963,296,722.60/421,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,179.33

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