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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,289.26, 216,427.73 and 140,910.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,289.26, 216,427.73 and 140,910.35 is: 211,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,289.26 : 216,427.73 = 140,910.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,289.26/216,427.73 = 140,910.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,289.26x = 216,427.73 × 140,910.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,289.26x = 30,496,905,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496,905,397.32/144,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,359.50

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