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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,909.06, 299,912.76 and 140,860.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,909.06, 299,912.76 and 140,860.06 is: 211,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,909.06 : 299,912.76 = 140,860.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,909.06/299,912.76 = 140,860.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,909.06x = 299,912.76 × 140,860.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,909.06x = 42,245,729,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,245,729,368.37/199,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,324.74

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