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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,119.80, 210,179.70 and 131,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,119.80, 210,179.70 and 131,825.40 is: 197,738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,119.80 : 210,179.70 = 131,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,119.80/210,179.70 = 131,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,119.80x = 210,179.70 × 131,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,119.80x = 27,707,023,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,707,023,024.38/140,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,738.10

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