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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,063.30, 223,332.50 and 140,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,063.30, 223,332.50 and 140,184.08 is: 210,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,063.30 : 223,332.50 = 140,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,063.30/223,332.50 = 140,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,063.30x = 223,332.50 × 140,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,063.30x = 31,307,661,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307,661,046.60/149,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,029.30

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