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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,004.90, 210,007.35 and 73,419.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,004.90, 210,007.35 and 73,419.30 is: 110,128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,004.90 : 210,007.35 = 73,419.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,004.90/210,007.35 = 73,419.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,004.90x = 210,007.35 × 73,419.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,004.90x = 15,418,592,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,592,631.86/140,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,128.95

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