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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,588.17, 312,560.22 and 140,854.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,588.17, 312,560.22 and 140,854.77 is: 211,064.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,588.17 : 312,560.22 = 140,854.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,588.17/312,560.22 = 140,854.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,588.17x = 312,560.22 × 140,854.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,588.17x = 44,025,597,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025,597,899.25/208,588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,064.69

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