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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,012.12, 219,387.24 and 140,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,012.12, 219,387.24 and 140,107.24 is: 210,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,012.12 : 219,387.24 = 140,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,012.12/219,387.24 = 140,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,012.12x = 219,387.24 × 140,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,012.12x = 30,737,740,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737,740,687.62/146,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,514.99

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