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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,960.80, 310,441.20 and 140,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,960.80, 310,441.20 and 140,432.80 is: 210,649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,960.80 : 310,441.20 = 140,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,960.80/310,441.20 = 140,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,960.80x = 310,441.20 × 140,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,960.80x = 43,596,126,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,596,126,951.36/206,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,649.20

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