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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,732.24, 211,104.92 and 78,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,732.24, 211,104.92 and 78,355.76 is: 117,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,732.24 : 211,104.92 = 78,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,732.24/211,104.92 = 78,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,732.24x = 211,104.92 × 78,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,732.24x = 16,541,286,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,286,446.34/140,732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,537.29

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