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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,015.70, 210,023.55 and 118,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,015.70, 210,023.55 and 118,145.70 is: 177,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,015.70 : 210,023.55 = 118,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,015.70/210,023.55 = 118,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,015.70x = 210,023.55 × 118,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,015.70x = 24,813,379,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813,379,331.24/140,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,218.55

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