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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,131.80, 210,197.70 and 138,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,131.80, 210,197.70 and 138,819.60 is: 208,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,131.80 : 210,197.70 = 138,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,131.80/210,197.70 = 138,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,131.80x = 210,197.70 × 138,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,131.80x = 29,179,560,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179,560,634.92/140,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,229.40

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