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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,730.24, 211,101.92 and 78,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,730.24, 211,101.92 and 78,353.76 is: 117,534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,730.24 : 211,101.92 = 78,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,730.24/211,101.92 = 78,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,730.24x = 211,101.92 × 78,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,730.24x = 16,540,629,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,629,175.22/140,730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,534.29

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