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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,153.08, 771,221.34 and 140,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,153.08, 771,221.34 and 140,176.08 is: 210,261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,153.08 : 771,221.34 = 140,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,153.08/771,221.34 = 140,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,153.08x = 771,221.34 × 140,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,153.08x = 108,106,784,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,106,784,253.55/514,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,261.86

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