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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,417.60, 210,688.80 and 73,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,417.60, 210,688.80 and 73,841.60 is: 110,795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,417.60 : 210,688.80 = 73,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,417.60/210,688.80 = 73,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,417.60x = 210,688.80 × 73,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,417.60x = 15,557,598,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557,598,094.08/140,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,795.21

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