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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,075.65, 299,780.24 and 140,786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,075.65, 299,780.24 and 140,786.75 is: 210,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,075.65 : 299,780.24 = 140,786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,075.65/299,780.24 = 140,786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,075.65x = 299,780.24 × 140,786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,075.65x = 42,205,085,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,205,085,749.34/200,075.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,945.64

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