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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,316.40, 328,391.40 and 140,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,316.40, 328,391.40 and 140,001.20 is: 209,629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,316.40 : 328,391.40 = 140,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,316.40/328,391.40 = 140,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,316.40x = 328,391.40 × 140,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,316.40x = 45,975,190,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,975,190,069.68/219,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,629.51

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