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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,907.20, 211,533.60 and 139,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,907.20, 211,533.60 and 139,870.40 is: 209,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,907.20 : 211,533.60 = 139,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,907.20/211,533.60 = 139,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,907.20x = 211,533.60 × 139,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,907.20x = 29,587,289,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,587,289,245.44/140,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,977.13

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