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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,921.40, 211,382.10 and 131,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,921.40, 211,382.10 and 131,590.20 is: 197,385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,921.40 : 211,382.10 = 131,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,921.40/211,382.10 = 131,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,921.40x = 211,382.10 × 131,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,921.40x = 27,815,812,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815,812,815.42/140,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,385.30

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