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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,409.50, 710,237.38 and 140,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,409.50, 710,237.38 and 140,985.50 is: 211,514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,409.50 : 710,237.38 = 140,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,409.50/710,237.38 = 140,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,409.50x = 710,237.38 × 140,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,409.50x = 100,133,172,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,133,172,137.99/473,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,514.92

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