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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,005.60, 210,008.40 and 123,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,005.60, 210,008.40 and 123,384.40 is: 185,076.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,005.60 : 210,008.40 = 123,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,005.60/210,008.40 = 123,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,005.60x = 210,008.40 × 123,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,005.60x = 25,911,760,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911,760,428.96/140,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,076.60

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