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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,521.74, 310,835.49 and 140,594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,521.74, 310,835.49 and 140,594.68 is: 210,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,521.74 : 310,835.49 = 140,594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,521.74/310,835.49 = 140,594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,521.74x = 310,835.49 × 140,594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,521.74x = 43,701,816,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701,816,249.19/207,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,589.10

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