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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,105.62, 299,825.18 and 140,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,105.62, 299,825.18 and 140,816.76 is: 210,990.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,105.62 : 299,825.18 = 140,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,105.62/299,825.18 = 140,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,105.62x = 299,825.18 × 140,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,105.62x = 42,220,410,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,220,410,414.02/200,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,990.63

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