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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,475.34, 636,791.76 and 140,185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,475.34, 636,791.76 and 140,185.59 is: 210,304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,475.34 : 636,791.76 = 140,185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,475.34/636,791.76 = 140,185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,475.34x = 636,791.76 × 140,185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,475.34x = 89,269,028,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,269,028,582.74/424,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,304.39

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