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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,139.60, 637,799.37 and 140,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,139.60, 637,799.37 and 140,814.05 is: 211,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,139.60 : 637,799.37 = 140,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,139.60/637,799.37 = 140,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,139.60x = 637,799.37 × 140,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,139.60x = 89,811,109,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,811,109,188.15/425,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,250.87

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