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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,580.68, 209,971.90 and 127,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,580.68, 209,971.90 and 127,233.32 is: 190,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,580.68 : 209,971.90 = 127,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,580.68/209,971.90 = 127,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,580.68x = 209,971.90 × 127,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,580.68x = 26,715,421,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,715,421,943.71/140,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,036.23

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