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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,227.60, 310,687.80 and 140,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,227.60, 310,687.80 and 140,501.20 is: 210,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,227.60 : 310,687.80 = 140,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,227.60/310,687.80 = 140,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,227.60x = 310,687.80 × 140,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,227.60x = 43,652,008,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,652,008,725.36/207,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,647.66

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