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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,527.96, 305,229.70 and 140,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,527.96, 305,229.70 and 140,751.52 is: 211,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,527.96 : 305,229.70 = 140,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,527.96/305,229.70 = 140,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,527.96x = 305,229.70 × 140,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,527.96x = 42,961,544,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,544,224.14/203,527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,084.24

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