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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,866.62, 211,563.18 and 124,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,866.62, 211,563.18 and 124,005.66 is: 186,240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,866.62 : 211,563.18 = 124,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,866.62/211,563.18 = 124,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,866.62x = 211,563.18 × 124,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,866.62x = 26,235,031,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,031,767.60/140,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,240.23

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