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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,212.69, 209,983.75 and 80,868.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,212.69, 209,983.75 and 80,868.45 is: 121,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,212.69 : 209,983.75 = 80,868.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,212.69/209,983.75 = 80,868.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,212.69x = 209,983.75 × 80,868.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,212.69x = 16,981,058,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981,058,933.43/140,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,109.29

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