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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,317.20, 210,475.80 and 121,290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,317.20, 210,475.80 and 121,290.30 is: 181,935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,317.20 : 210,475.80 = 121,290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,317.20/210,475.80 = 121,290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,317.20x = 210,475.80 × 121,290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,317.20x = 25,528,672,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528,672,924.74/140,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,935.45

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