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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,261.34, 294,396.45 and 140,706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,261.34, 294,396.45 and 140,706.94 is: 194,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,261.34 : 294,396.45 = 140,706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,261.34/294,396.45 = 140,706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,261.34x = 294,396.45 × 140,706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,261.34x = 41,423,623,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,423,623,626.36/213,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,238.79

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