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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,858.35, 637,287.73 and 140,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,858.35, 637,287.73 and 140,548.90 is: 210,823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,858.35 : 637,287.73 = 140,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,858.35/637,287.73 = 140,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,858.35x = 637,287.73 × 140,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,858.35x = 89,570,088,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,570,088,732.25/424,858.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,823.42

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