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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,613.12, 312,597.58 and 140,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,613.12, 312,597.58 and 140,879.70 is: 211,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,613.12 : 312,597.58 = 140,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,613.12/312,597.58 = 140,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,613.12x = 312,597.58 × 140,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,613.12x = 44,038,653,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,653,291.13/208,613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,102.03

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