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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,015.60, 216,023.40 and 140,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,015.60, 216,023.40 and 140,127.60 is: 210,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,015.60 : 216,023.40 = 140,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,015.60/216,023.40 = 140,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,015.60x = 216,023.40 × 140,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,015.60x = 30,270,840,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270,840,585.84/144,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,191.40

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