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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,423.70, 305,135.55 and 140,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,423.70, 305,135.55 and 140,438.10 is: 210,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,423.70 : 305,135.55 = 140,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,423.70/305,135.55 = 140,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,423.70x = 305,135.55 × 140,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,423.70x = 42,852,656,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,852,656,884.46/203,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,657.15

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