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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,177.24, 209,993.52 and 124,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,177.24, 209,993.52 and 124,469.72 is: 186,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,177.24 : 209,993.52 = 124,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,177.24/209,993.52 = 124,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,177.24x = 209,993.52 × 124,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,177.24x = 26,137,834,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137,834,636.21/140,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,462.76

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