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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,216.76, 209,989.84 and 80,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,216.76, 209,989.84 and 80,872.52 is: 121,115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,216.76 : 209,989.84 = 80,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,216.76/209,989.84 = 80,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,216.76x = 209,989.84 × 80,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,216.76x = 16,982,407,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982,407,535.20/140,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,115.39

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