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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,358.66, 213,963.93 and 140,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,358.66, 213,963.93 and 140,993.66 is: 210,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,358.66 : 213,963.93 = 140,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,358.66/213,963.93 = 140,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,358.66x = 213,963.93 × 140,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,358.66x = 30,167,558,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,558,133.59/143,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,434.15

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