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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,274.91, 293,060.73 and 140,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,274.91, 293,060.73 and 140,752.14 is: 194,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,274.91 : 293,060.73 = 140,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,274.91/293,060.73 = 140,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,274.91x = 293,060.73 × 140,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,274.91x = 41,248,924,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248,924,897.46/212,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,318.42

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