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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,315.80, 210,327.90 and 77,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,315.80, 210,327.90 and 77,038.60 is: 115,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,315.80 : 210,327.90 = 77,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,315.80/210,327.90 = 77,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,315.80x = 210,327.90 × 77,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,315.80x = 16,203,366,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,366,956.94/140,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,477.85

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