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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,143.70, 219,215.55 and 140,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,143.70, 219,215.55 and 140,311.70 is: 210,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,143.70 : 219,215.55 = 140,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,143.70/219,215.55 = 140,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,143.70x = 219,215.55 × 140,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,143.70x = 30,758,506,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,758,506,486.94/146,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,467.55

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