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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,366.24, 286,252.08 and 140,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,366.24, 286,252.08 and 140,337.12 is: 193,723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,366.24 : 286,252.08 = 140,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,366.24/286,252.08 = 140,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,366.24x = 286,252.08 × 140,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,366.24x = 40,171,792,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,171,792,501.21/207,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,723.88

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