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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,418.62, 875,127.94 and 140,186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,418.62, 875,127.94 and 140,186.62 is: 210,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,418.62 : 875,127.94 = 140,186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,418.62/875,127.94 = 140,186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,418.62x = 875,127.94 × 140,186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,418.62x = 122,681,227,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,681,227,976.16/583,418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,279.93

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