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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,273.03, 293,057.66 and 140,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,273.03, 293,057.66 and 140,749.76 is: 194,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,273.03 : 293,057.66 = 140,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,273.03/293,057.66 = 140,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,273.03x = 293,057.66 × 140,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,273.03x = 41,247,795,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,795,311.16/212,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,314.82

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