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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,886.80, 434,830.20 and 140,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,886.80, 434,830.20 and 140,198.80 is: 210,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,886.80 : 434,830.20 = 140,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,886.80/434,830.20 = 140,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,886.80x = 434,830.20 × 140,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,886.80x = 60,962,672,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962,672,243.76/289,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,298.20

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