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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,099.61, 299,816.19 and 140,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,099.61, 299,816.19 and 140,810.76 is: 210,981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,099.61 : 299,816.19 = 140,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,099.61/299,816.19 = 140,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,099.61x = 299,816.19 × 140,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,099.61x = 42,217,345,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217,345,574.20/200,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,981.65

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