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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,147.20, 211,010.72 and 123,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,147.20, 211,010.72 and 123,610.24 is: 186,112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,147.20 : 211,010.72 = 123,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,147.20/211,010.72 = 123,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,147.20x = 211,010.72 × 123,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,147.20x = 26,083,085,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,083,085,741.77/140,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,112.07

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