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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,571.67, 286,028.82 and 140,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,571.67, 286,028.82 and 140,034.96 is: 210,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,571.67 : 286,028.82 = 140,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,571.67/286,028.82 = 140,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,571.67x = 286,028.82 × 140,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,571.67x = 40,054,034,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054,034,367.55/190,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,178.32

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