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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,400.66, 636,465.95 and 140,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,400.66, 636,465.95 and 140,038.20 is: 210,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,400.66 : 636,465.95 = 140,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,400.66/636,465.95 = 140,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,400.66x = 636,465.95 × 140,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,400.66x = 89,129,547,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,129,547,343.60/424,400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,012.75

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