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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,160, 210,270.72 and 52,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,160, 210,270.72 and 52,608 is: 78,923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,160 : 210,270.72 = 52,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,160/210,270.72 = 52,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,160x = 210,270.72 × 52,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,160x = 11,061,922,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,061,922,037.76/140,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,923.53

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