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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,160.08, 771,231.84 and 140,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,160.08, 771,231.84 and 140,183.08 is: 210,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,160.08 : 771,231.84 = 140,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,160.08/771,231.84 = 140,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,160.08x = 771,231.84 × 140,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,160.08x = 108,113,654,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,113,654,725.27/514,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,272.36

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