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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,277.80, 210,416.70 and 70,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,277.80, 210,416.70 and 70,131.80 is: 105,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,277.80 : 210,416.70 = 70,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,277.80/210,416.70 = 70,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,277.80x = 210,416.70 × 70,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,277.80x = 14,756,901,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,901,921.06/140,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,197.70

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