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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,416.63, 875,124.95 and 140,184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,416.63, 875,124.95 and 140,184.63 is: 210,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,416.63 : 875,124.95 = 140,184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,416.63/875,124.95 = 140,184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,416.63x = 875,124.95 × 140,184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,416.63x = 122,679,067,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,679,067,319.52/583,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,276.95

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