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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,159.40, 210,239.10 and 108,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,159.40, 210,239.10 and 108,666.60 is: 162,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,159.40 : 210,239.10 = 108,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,159.40/210,239.10 = 108,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,159.40x = 210,239.10 × 108,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,159.40x = 22,845,968,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,968,184.06/140,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,999.90

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