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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,905.20, 328,357.80 and 140,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,905.20, 328,357.80 and 140,173.20 is: 210,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,905.20 : 328,357.80 = 140,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,905.20/328,357.80 = 140,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,905.20x = 328,357.80 × 140,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,905.20x = 46,026,963,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026,963,570.96/218,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,259.80

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