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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,246.40, 294,369.60 and 140,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,246.40, 294,369.60 and 140,259.20 is: 210,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,246.40 : 294,369.60 = 140,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,246.40/294,369.60 = 140,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,246.40x = 294,369.60 × 140,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,246.40x = 41,288,044,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,288,044,600.32/196,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,388.80

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