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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,071.26, 305,127.54 and 140,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,071.26, 305,127.54 and 140,483.04 is: 193,897.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,071.26 : 305,127.54 = 140,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,071.26/305,127.54 = 140,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,071.26x = 305,127.54 × 140,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,071.26x = 42,865,244,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,865,244,406.92/221,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,897.86

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