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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,064.12, 209,997.78 and 51,306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,064.12, 209,997.78 and 51,306.12 is: 76,923.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,064.12 : 209,997.78 = 51,306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,064.12/209,997.78 = 51,306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,064.12x = 209,997.78 × 51,306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,064.12x = 10,774,171,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,774,171,300.41/140,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,923.14

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