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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,174.61, 210,181.11 and 95,855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,174.61, 210,181.11 and 95,855.06 is: 143,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,174.61 : 210,181.11 = 95,855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,174.61/210,181.11 = 95,855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,174.61x = 210,181.11 × 95,855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,174.61x = 20,146,921,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,921,859.01/140,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,727.33

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