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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,179.23, 210,271.81 and 50,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,179.23, 210,271.81 and 50,227.80 is: 75,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,179.23 : 210,271.81 = 50,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,179.23/210,271.81 = 50,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,179.23x = 210,271.81 × 50,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,179.23x = 10,561,490,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,561,490,418.32/140,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,342.76

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