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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,014.85, 209,863.33 and 123,115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,014.85, 209,863.33 and 123,115.15 is: 184,532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,014.85 : 209,863.33 = 123,115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,014.85/209,863.33 = 123,115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,014.85x = 209,863.33 × 123,115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,014.85x = 25,837,355,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837,355,185.00/140,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,532.96

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