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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,429.20, 210,643.80 and 133,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,429.20, 210,643.80 and 133,517.20 is: 200,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,429.20 : 210,643.80 = 133,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,429.20/210,643.80 = 133,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,429.20x = 210,643.80 × 133,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,429.20x = 28,124,570,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,124,570,373.36/140,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,275.80

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