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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,897.70, 328,346.55 and 140,165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,897.70, 328,346.55 and 140,165.70 is: 210,248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,897.70 : 328,346.55 = 140,165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,897.70/328,346.55 = 140,165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,897.70x = 328,346.55 × 140,165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,897.70x = 46,022,924,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,022,924,023.34/218,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,248.55

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