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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,064.58, 219,435.95 and 140,933.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,064.58, 219,435.95 and 140,933.86 is: 194,423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,064.58 : 219,435.95 = 140,933.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,064.58/219,435.95 = 140,933.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,064.58x = 219,435.95 × 140,933.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,064.58x = 30,925,955,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925,955,260.01/159,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,423.89

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