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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,045.52, 209,860.80 and 115,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,045.52, 209,860.80 and 115,261.68 is: 172,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,045.52 : 209,860.80 = 115,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,045.52/209,860.80 = 115,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,045.52x = 209,860.80 × 115,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,045.52x = 24,188,908,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188,908,374.14/140,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,721.76

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