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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,242.88, 210,216.69 and 84,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,242.88, 210,216.69 and 84,113.52 is: 126,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,242.88 : 210,216.69 = 84,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,242.88/210,216.69 = 84,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,242.88x = 210,216.69 × 84,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,242.88x = 17,682,065,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682,065,758.65/140,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,081.74

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