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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,293.28, 211,419.36 and 85,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,293.28, 211,419.36 and 85,166.40 is: 127,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,293.28 : 211,419.36 = 85,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,293.28/211,419.36 = 85,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,293.28x = 211,419.36 × 85,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,293.28x = 18,005,825,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,825,781.50/141,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,435.83

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