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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,870.78, 211,306.16 and 73,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,870.78, 211,306.16 and 73,388.84 is: 110,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,870.78 : 211,306.16 = 73,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,870.78/211,306.16 = 73,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,870.78x = 211,306.16 × 73,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,870.78x = 15,507,513,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,507,513,967.25/140,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,083.25

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