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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,214.80, 210,322.20 and 134,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,214.80, 210,322.20 and 134,771.60 is: 202,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,214.80 : 210,322.20 = 134,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,214.80/210,322.20 = 134,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,214.80x = 210,322.20 × 134,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,214.80x = 28,345,459,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345,459,409.52/140,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,157.40

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