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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,443.70, 875,165.55 and 140,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,443.70, 875,165.55 and 140,211.70 is: 210,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,443.70 : 875,165.55 = 140,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,443.70/875,165.55 = 140,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,443.70x = 875,165.55 × 140,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,443.70x = 122,708,449,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,708,449,546.94/583,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,317.55

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