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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,566.60, 210,849.90 and 127,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,566.60, 210,849.90 and 127,007.20 is: 190,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,566.60 : 210,849.90 = 127,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,566.60/210,849.90 = 127,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,566.60x = 210,849.90 × 127,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,566.60x = 26,779,455,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779,455,419.28/140,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,510.80

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