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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,544.36, 210,478.72 and 80,390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,544.36, 210,478.72 and 80,390.47 is: 120,392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,544.36 : 210,478.72 = 80,390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,544.36/210,478.72 = 80,390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,544.36x = 210,478.72 × 80,390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,544.36x = 16,920,483,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,920,483,225.80/140,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,392.47

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