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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,157.15, 209,743.65 and 95,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,157.15, 209,743.65 and 95,870.40 is: 143,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,157.15 : 209,743.65 = 95,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,157.15/209,743.65 = 95,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,157.15x = 209,743.65 × 95,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,157.15x = 20,108,207,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108,207,622.96/140,157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,469.01

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