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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,413.63, 875,120.44 and 140,181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,413.63, 875,120.44 and 140,181.63 is: 210,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,413.63 : 875,120.44 = 140,181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,413.63/875,120.44 = 140,181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,413.63x = 875,120.44 × 140,181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,413.63x = 122,675,809,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,675,809,725.52/583,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,272.44

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