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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,410.90, 210,616.35 and 87,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,410.90, 210,616.35 and 87,266.80 is: 130,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,410.90 : 210,616.35 = 87,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,410.90/210,616.35 = 87,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,410.90x = 210,616.35 × 87,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,410.90x = 18,379,814,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379,814,892.18/140,410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,900.20

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