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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,485.51, 210,506.32 and 114,061.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,485.51, 210,506.32 and 114,061.15 is: 170,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,485.51 : 210,506.32 = 114,061.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,485.51/210,506.32 = 114,061.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,485.51x = 210,506.32 × 114,061.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,485.51x = 24,010,591,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,010,591,603.78/140,485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,911.52

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