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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,531.24, 310,849.72 and 140,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,531.24, 310,849.72 and 140,604.20 is: 210,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,531.24 : 310,849.72 = 140,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,531.24/310,849.72 = 140,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,531.24x = 310,849.72 × 140,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,531.24x = 43,706,776,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706,776,200.82/207,531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,603.36

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