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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,838.60, 323,903.70 and 140,775.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,838.60, 323,903.70 and 140,775.90 is: 211,258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,838.60 : 323,903.70 = 140,775.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,838.60/323,903.70 = 140,775.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,838.60x = 323,903.70 × 140,775.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,838.60x = 45,597,834,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,834,880.83/215,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,258.94

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