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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,750.07, 211,267.38 and 124,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,750.07, 211,267.38 and 124,843.92 is: 187,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,750.07 : 211,267.38 = 124,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,750.07/211,267.38 = 124,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,750.07x = 211,267.38 × 124,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,750.07x = 26,375,447,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375,447,887.33/140,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,392.08

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