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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,173.16, 742,759.62 and 140,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,173.16, 742,759.62 and 140,190.12 is: 210,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,173.16 : 742,759.62 = 140,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,173.16/742,759.62 = 140,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,173.16x = 742,759.62 × 140,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,173.16x = 104,127,560,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,127,560,258.95/495,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,285.15

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