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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,767.72, 214,361.37 and 140,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,767.72, 214,361.37 and 140,248.08 is: 210,578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,767.72 : 214,361.37 = 140,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,767.72/214,361.37 = 140,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,767.72x = 214,361.37 × 140,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,767.72x = 30,063,770,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,063,770,568.67/142,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,578.21

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