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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,242.40, 294,363.60 and 140,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,242.40, 294,363.60 and 140,255.20 is: 210,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,242.40 : 294,363.60 = 140,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,242.40/294,363.60 = 140,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,242.40x = 294,363.60 × 140,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,242.40x = 41,286,025,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,286,025,590.72/196,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,382.80

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