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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,904.80, 211,357.20 and 123,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,904.80, 211,357.20 and 123,408.80 is: 185,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,904.80 : 211,357.20 = 123,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,904.80/211,357.20 = 123,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,904.80x = 211,357.20 × 123,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,904.80x = 26,083,338,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,083,338,423.36/140,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,113.20

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