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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,565.92, 211,354.68 and 129,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,565.92, 211,354.68 and 129,606.68 is: 194,876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,565.92 : 211,354.68 = 129,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,565.92/211,354.68 = 129,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,565.92x = 211,354.68 × 129,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,565.92x = 27,392,978,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,978,377.26/140,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,876.39

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