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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,175.74, 209,991.27 and 124,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,175.74, 209,991.27 and 124,468.22 is: 186,460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,175.74 : 209,991.27 = 124,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,175.74/209,991.27 = 124,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,175.74x = 209,991.27 × 124,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,175.74x = 26,137,239,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137,239,592.44/140,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,460.51

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