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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,099.68, 742,688.76 and 140,115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,099.68, 742,688.76 and 140,115.92 is: 210,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,099.68 : 742,688.76 = 140,115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,099.68/742,688.76 = 140,115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,099.68x = 742,688.76 × 140,115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,099.68x = 104,062,518,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,062,518,881.06/495,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,184.99

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