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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,812.70, 659,719.05 and 140,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,812.70, 659,719.05 and 140,315.20 is: 210,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,812.70 : 659,719.05 = 140,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,812.70/659,719.05 = 140,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,812.70x = 659,719.05 × 140,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,812.70x = 92,568,610,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,568,610,444.56/439,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,472.80

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