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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,931.87, 211,176.09 and 108,989.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,931.87, 211,176.09 and 108,989.15 is: 163,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,931.87 : 211,176.09 = 108,989.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,931.87/211,176.09 = 108,989.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,931.87x = 211,176.09 × 108,989.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,931.87x = 23,015,901,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,901,876.71/140,931.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,312.25

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