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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,902.80, 434,854.20 and 140,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,902.80, 434,854.20 and 140,214.80 is: 210,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,902.80 : 434,854.20 = 140,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,902.80/434,854.20 = 140,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,902.80x = 434,854.20 × 140,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,902.80x = 60,972,994,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,972,994,682.16/289,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,322.20

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