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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,943.12, 323,250.12 and 140,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,943.12, 323,250.12 and 140,901.84 is: 210,919.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,943.12 : 323,250.12 = 140,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,943.12/323,250.12 = 140,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,943.12x = 323,250.12 × 140,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,943.12x = 45,546,536,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,536,688.22/215,943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,919.14

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