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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,392.08, 210,627.24 and 78,106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,392.08, 210,627.24 and 78,106.32 is: 117,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,392.08 : 210,627.24 = 78,106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,392.08/210,627.24 = 78,106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,392.08x = 210,627.24 × 78,106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,392.08x = 16,451,318,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451,318,608.16/140,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,181.24

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