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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,572.61, 312,501.34 and 140,055.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,572.61, 312,501.34 and 140,055.73 is: 209,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,572.61 : 312,501.34 = 140,055.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,572.61/312,501.34 = 140,055.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,572.61x = 312,501.34 × 140,055.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,572.61x = 43,767,603,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,767,603,299.68/208,572.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,843.48

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