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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,865.60, 328,298.40 and 140,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,865.60, 328,298.40 and 140,068.80 is: 210,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,865.60 : 328,298.40 = 140,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,865.60/328,298.40 = 140,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,865.60x = 328,298.40 × 140,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,865.60x = 45,984,362,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984,362,929.92/218,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,103.20

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