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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,021.74, 209,139.77 and 126,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,021.74, 209,139.77 and 126,674.08 is: 189,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,021.74 : 209,139.77 = 126,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,021.74/209,139.77 = 126,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,021.74x = 209,139.77 × 126,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,021.74x = 26,492,587,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,492,587,956.16/140,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,203.39

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