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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,905.40, 305,858.10 and 140,919.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,905.40, 305,858.10 and 140,919.80 is: 211,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,905.40 : 305,858.10 = 140,919.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,905.40/305,858.10 = 140,919.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,905.40x = 305,858.10 × 140,919.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,905.40x = 43,101,462,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101,462,280.38/203,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,379.70

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