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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,143.70, 210,251.54 and 40,311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,143.70, 210,251.54 and 40,311.71 is: 60,477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,143.70 : 210,251.54 = 40,311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,143.70/210,251.54 = 40,311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,143.70x = 210,251.54 × 40,311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,143.70x = 8,475,597,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,597,854.72/140,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,477.91

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