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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,210.20, 210,315.30 and 81,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,210.20, 210,315.30 and 81,161.20 is: 121,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,210.20 : 210,315.30 = 81,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,210.20/210,315.30 = 81,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,210.20x = 210,315.30 × 81,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,210.20x = 17,069,442,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,442,126.36/140,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,741.80

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