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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,868.62, 211,566.18 and 124,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,868.62, 211,566.18 and 124,007.66 is: 186,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,868.62 : 211,566.18 = 124,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,868.62/211,566.18 = 124,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,868.62x = 211,566.18 × 124,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,868.62x = 26,235,826,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,826,916.94/140,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,243.23

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