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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,909.70, 328,364.55 and 140,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,909.70, 328,364.55 and 140,177.70 is: 210,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,909.70 : 328,364.55 = 140,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,909.70/328,364.55 = 140,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,909.70x = 328,364.55 × 140,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,909.70x = 46,029,387,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,029,387,380.54/218,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,266.55

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