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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,991.88, 286,216.14 and 140,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,991.88, 286,216.14 and 140,676.30 is: 210,814.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,991.88 : 286,216.14 = 140,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,991.88/286,216.14 = 140,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,991.88x = 286,216.14 × 140,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,991.88x = 40,263,827,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,827,575.48/190,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,814.34

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