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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,908.08, 210,269.10 and 125,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,908.08, 210,269.10 and 125,952.24 is: 187,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,908.08 : 210,269.10 = 125,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,908.08/210,269.10 = 125,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,908.08x = 210,269.10 × 125,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,908.08x = 26,483,864,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,864,147.78/140,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,951.35

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