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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,406.55, 636,474.77 and 140,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,406.55, 636,474.77 and 140,044.08 is: 210,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,406.55 : 636,474.77 = 140,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,406.55/636,474.77 = 140,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,406.55x = 636,474.77 × 140,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,406.55x = 89,134,520,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,134,520,775.60/424,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,021.55

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