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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,005.20, 210,007.80 and 132,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,005.20, 210,007.80 and 132,423.60 is: 198,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,005.20 : 210,007.80 = 132,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,005.20/210,007.80 = 132,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,005.20x = 210,007.80 × 132,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,005.20x = 27,809,988,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809,988,904.08/140,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,635.40

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