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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,020.91, 209,968.05 and 40,158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,020.91, 209,968.05 and 40,158.17 is: 60,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,020.91 : 209,968.05 = 40,158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,020.91/209,968.05 = 40,158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,020.91x = 209,968.05 × 40,158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,020.91x = 8,431,932,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,932,646.47/140,020.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,219.10

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