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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,138.12, 310,491.72 and 140,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,138.12, 310,491.72 and 140,583.68 is: 210,729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,138.12 : 310,491.72 = 140,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,138.12/310,491.72 = 140,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,138.12x = 310,491.72 × 140,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,138.12x = 43,650,068,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,650,068,607.13/207,138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,729.29

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