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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,907.40, 305,861.10 and 140,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,907.40, 305,861.10 and 140,921.80 is: 211,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,907.40 : 305,861.10 = 140,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,907.40/305,861.10 = 140,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,907.40x = 305,861.10 × 140,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,907.40x = 43,102,496,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,496,761.98/203,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,382.70

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