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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,139.29, 637,798.88 and 140,813.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,139.29, 637,798.88 and 140,813.74 is: 211,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,139.29 : 637,798.88 = 140,813.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,139.29/637,798.88 = 140,813.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,139.29x = 637,798.88 × 140,813.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,139.29x = 89,810,844,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,810,844,418.15/425,139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,250.40

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