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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,173.20, 210,259.80 and 140,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,173.20, 210,259.80 and 140,173.20 is: 210,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,173.20 : 210,259.80 = 140,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,173.20/210,259.80 = 140,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,173.20x = 210,259.80 × 140,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,173.20x = 29,472,788,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472,788,997.36/140,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,259.80

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