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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,003.70, 210,005.55 and 86,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,003.70, 210,005.55 and 86,738.10 is: 130,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,003.70 : 210,005.55 = 86,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,003.70/210,005.55 = 86,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,003.70x = 210,005.55 × 86,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,003.70x = 18,215,482,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215,482,396.46/140,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,107.15

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