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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,243.60, 310,711.80 and 140,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,243.60, 310,711.80 and 140,517.20 is: 210,671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,243.60 : 310,711.80 = 140,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,243.60/310,711.80 = 140,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,243.60x = 310,711.80 × 140,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,243.60x = 43,660,352,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,660,352,142.96/207,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,671.65

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