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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,775.20, 709,162.80 and 140,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,775.20, 709,162.80 and 140,351.20 is: 210,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,775.20 : 709,162.80 = 140,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,775.20/709,162.80 = 140,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,775.20x = 709,162.80 × 140,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,775.20x = 99,531,849,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,531,849,975.36/472,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,526.80

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