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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,007.10, 210,010.65 and 125,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,007.10, 210,010.65 and 125,572.90 is: 188,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,007.10 : 210,010.65 = 125,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,007.10/210,010.65 = 125,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,007.10x = 210,010.65 × 125,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,007.10x = 26,371,646,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371,646,351.39/140,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,359.35

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