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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,055.82, 286,312.15 and 140,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,055.82, 286,312.15 and 140,740.24 is: 210,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,055.82 : 286,312.15 = 140,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,055.82/286,312.15 = 140,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,055.82x = 286,312.15 × 140,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,055.82x = 40,295,640,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,295,640,705.92/191,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,910.30

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