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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,382.52, 210,268.71 and 87,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,382.52, 210,268.71 and 87,087.56 is: 130,442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,382.52 : 210,268.71 = 87,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,382.52/210,268.71 = 87,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,382.52x = 210,268.71 × 87,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,382.52x = 18,311,787,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311,787,846.90/140,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,442.08

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