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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,027.80, 210,041.70 and 51,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,027.80, 210,041.70 and 51,251.80 is: 76,877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,027.80 : 210,041.70 = 51,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,027.80/210,041.70 = 51,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,027.80x = 210,041.70 × 51,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,027.80x = 10,765,015,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,765,015,200.06/140,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,877.70

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