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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,940.97, 293,765.74 and 140,249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,940.97, 293,765.74 and 140,249.95 is: 193,483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,940.97 : 293,765.74 = 140,249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,940.97/293,765.74 = 140,249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,940.97x = 293,765.74 × 140,249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,940.97x = 41,200,630,346.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200,630,346.71/212,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,483.81

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