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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,035.11, 217,763.62 and 140,831.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,035.11, 217,763.62 and 140,831.37 is: 210,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,035.11 : 217,763.62 = 140,831.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,035.11/217,763.62 = 140,831.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,035.11x = 217,763.62 × 140,831.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,035.11x = 30,667,948,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,667,948,940.76/146,035.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,003.94

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