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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,915.20, 328,372.80 and 140,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,915.20, 328,372.80 and 140,183.20 is: 210,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,915.20 : 328,372.80 = 140,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,915.20/328,372.80 = 140,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,915.20x = 328,372.80 × 140,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,915.20x = 46,032,349,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,349,896.96/218,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,274.80

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