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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,289,464.40, 214,934,196.60 and 140,897,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,289,464.40, 214,934,196.60 and 140,897,979.90 is: 211,346,969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,289,464.40 : 214,934,196.60 = 140,897,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,289,464.40/214,934,196.60 = 140,897,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,289,464.40x = 214,934,196.60 × 140,897,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,289,464.40x = 30,283,794,112,369,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283,794,112,369,448/143,289,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,346,969.85

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