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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,942.40, 305,913.60 and 140,956.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,942.40, 305,913.60 and 140,956.80 is: 211,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,942.40 : 305,913.60 = 140,956.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,942.40/305,913.60 = 140,956.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,942.40x = 305,913.60 × 140,956.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,942.40x = 43,120,602,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120,602,132.48/203,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,435.20

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