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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,914.20, 328,371.30 and 140,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,914.20, 328,371.30 and 140,182.20 is: 210,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,914.20 : 328,371.30 = 140,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,914.20/328,371.30 = 140,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,914.20x = 328,371.30 × 140,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,914.20x = 46,031,811,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031,811,250.86/218,914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,273.30

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