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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,273.91, 293,059.35 and 140,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,273.91, 293,059.35 and 140,751.14 is: 194,317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,273.91 : 293,059.35 = 140,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,273.91/293,059.35 = 140,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,273.91x = 293,059.35 × 140,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,273.91x = 41,248,436,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248,436,134.86/212,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,317.03

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