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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,365.24, 286,250.70 and 140,336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,365.24, 286,250.70 and 140,336.12 is: 193,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,365.24 : 286,250.70 = 140,336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,365.24/286,250.70 = 140,336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,365.24x = 286,250.70 × 140,336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,365.24x = 40,171,312,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,171,312,585.28/207,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,722.50

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