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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,411.81, 294,549.03 and 140,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,411.81, 294,549.03 and 140,687.04 is: 194,174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,411.81 : 294,549.03 = 140,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,411.81/294,549.03 = 140,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,411.81x = 294,549.03 × 140,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,411.81x = 41,439,231,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,439,231,165.57/213,411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,174.97

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