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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,777.28, 211,086 and 124,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,777.28, 211,086 and 124,175.52 is: 186,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,777.28 : 211,086 = 124,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,777.28/211,086 = 124,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,777.28x = 211,086 × 124,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,777.28x = 26,211,713,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211,713,814.72/140,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,192.78

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