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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,973.84, 211,493.24 and 81,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,973.84, 211,493.24 and 81,858.96 is: 122,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,973.84 : 211,493.24 = 81,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,973.84/211,493.24 = 81,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,973.84x = 211,493.24 × 81,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,973.84x = 17,312,616,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312,616,673.43/140,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,807.30

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