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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,294.25, 216,435.22 and 140,915.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,294.25, 216,435.22 and 140,915.33 is: 211,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,294.25 : 216,435.22 = 140,915.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,294.25/216,435.22 = 140,915.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,294.25x = 216,435.22 × 140,915.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,294.25x = 30,499,040,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499,040,449.92/144,294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,366.98

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