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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,414, 636,485.75 and 140,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,414, 636,485.75 and 140,051.55 is: 210,032.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,414 : 636,485.75 = 140,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,414/636,485.75 = 140,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,414x = 636,485.75 × 140,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,414x = 89,140,815,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,140,815,840.41/424,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,032.69

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