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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,274.61, 631,780.65 and 140,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,274.61, 631,780.65 and 140,726.25 is: 211,045.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,274.61 : 631,780.65 = 140,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,274.61/631,780.65 = 140,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,274.61x = 631,780.65 × 140,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,274.61x = 88,908,121,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,908,121,697.06/421,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,045.53

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