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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,096.64, 299,811.72 and 140,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,096.64, 299,811.72 and 140,807.70 is: 210,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,096.64 : 299,811.72 = 140,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,096.64/299,811.72 = 140,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,096.64x = 299,811.72 × 140,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,096.64x = 42,215,798,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,215,798,726.24/200,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,977.05

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