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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,614.12, 312,599.08 and 140,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,614.12, 312,599.08 and 140,880.70 is: 211,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,614.12 : 312,599.08 = 140,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,614.12/312,599.08 = 140,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,614.12x = 312,599.08 × 140,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,614.12x = 44,039,177,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,177,209.76/208,614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,103.53

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