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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,417.62, 875,126.44 and 140,185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,417.62, 875,126.44 and 140,185.62 is: 210,278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,417.62 : 875,126.44 = 140,185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,417.62/875,126.44 = 140,185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,417.62x = 875,126.44 × 140,185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,417.62x = 122,680,142,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,680,142,569.79/583,417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,278.43

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