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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,216.40, 328,241.40 and 139,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,216.40, 328,241.40 and 139,901.20 is: 209,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,216.40 : 328,241.40 = 139,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,216.40/328,241.40 = 139,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,216.40x = 328,241.40 × 139,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,216.40x = 45,921,365,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,921,365,749.68/219,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,479.61

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