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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,827.23, 209,984.66 and 125,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,827.23, 209,984.66 and 125,179.24 is: 186,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,827.23 : 209,984.66 = 125,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,827.23/209,984.66 = 125,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,827.23x = 209,984.66 × 125,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,827.23x = 26,285,720,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,285,720,150.46/140,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,652.26

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