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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,078.07, 304,871 and 140,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,078.07, 304,871 and 140,365.47 is: 193,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,078.07 : 304,871 = 140,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,078.07/304,871 = 140,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,078.07x = 304,871 × 140,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,078.07x = 42,793,361,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,793,361,204.37/221,078.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,566.74

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