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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,425.30, 210,200.55 and 101,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,425.30, 210,200.55 and 101,059.30 is: 151,274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,425.30 : 210,200.55 = 101,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,425.30/210,200.55 = 101,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,425.30x = 210,200.55 × 101,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,425.30x = 21,242,720,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,720,442.62/140,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,274.17

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