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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,959.98, 299,607.80 and 140,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,959.98, 299,607.80 and 140,671.08 is: 210,772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,959.98 : 299,607.80 = 140,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,959.98/299,607.80 = 140,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,959.98x = 299,607.80 × 140,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,959.98x = 42,146,152,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,146,152,099.07/199,959.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,772.94

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