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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,191.95, 210,290.85 and 50,240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,191.95, 210,290.85 and 50,240.52 is: 75,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,191.95 : 210,290.85 = 50,240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,191.95/210,290.85 = 50,240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,191.95x = 210,290.85 × 50,240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,191.95x = 10,565,121,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565,121,655.24/140,191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,361.83

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