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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,247.46, 277,428.86 and 140,629.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,247.46, 277,428.86 and 140,629.97 is: 193,864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,247.46 : 277,428.86 = 140,629.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,247.46/277,428.86 = 140,629.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,247.46x = 277,428.86 × 140,629.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,247.46x = 39,014,810,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014,810,168.64/201,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,864.86

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