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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,440.42, 295,080.43 and 140,639.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,440.42, 295,080.43 and 140,639.11 is: 211,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,440.42 : 295,080.43 = 140,639.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,440.42/295,080.43 = 140,639.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,440.42x = 295,080.43 × 140,639.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,440.42x = 41,499,849,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499,849,053.62/196,440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,259.22

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