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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,019.91, 209,966.55 and 40,157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,019.91, 209,966.55 and 40,157.17 is: 60,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,019.91 : 209,966.55 = 40,157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,019.91/209,966.55 = 40,157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,019.91x = 209,966.55 × 40,157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,019.91x = 8,431,662,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,662,442.66/140,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,217.60

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