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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,897.80, 434,846.70 and 140,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,897.80, 434,846.70 and 140,209.80 is: 210,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,897.80 : 434,846.70 = 140,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,897.80/434,846.70 = 140,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,897.80x = 434,846.70 × 140,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,897.80x = 60,969,768,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,969,768,837.66/289,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,314.70

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