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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,903.80, 217,614.90 and 140,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,903.80, 217,614.90 and 140,238.20 is: 210,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,903.80 : 217,614.90 = 140,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,903.80/217,614.90 = 140,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,903.80x = 217,614.90 × 140,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,903.80x = 30,517,921,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517,921,869.18/144,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,608.15

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