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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,316.80, 210,475.20 and 41,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,316.80, 210,475.20 and 41,820.80 is: 62,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,316.80 : 210,475.20 = 41,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,316.80/210,475.20 = 41,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,316.80x = 210,475.20 × 41,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,316.80x = 8,802,241,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802,241,244.16/140,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,731.20

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