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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,015.70, 210,023.55 and 132,434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,015.70, 210,023.55 and 132,434.10 is: 198,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,015.70 : 210,023.55 = 132,434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,015.70/210,023.55 = 132,434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,015.70x = 210,023.55 × 132,434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,015.70x = 27,814,279,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,279,823.06/140,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,651.15

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