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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,797.60, 328,196.40 and 140,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,797.60, 328,196.40 and 140,000.80 is: 210,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,797.60 : 328,196.40 = 140,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,797.60/328,196.40 = 140,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,797.60x = 328,196.40 × 140,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,797.60x = 45,947,758,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947,758,557.12/218,797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,001.20

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