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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,170.23, 210,288.87 and 45,400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,170.23, 210,288.87 and 45,400.50 is: 68,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,170.23 : 210,288.87 = 45,400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,170.23/210,288.87 = 45,400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,170.23x = 210,288.87 × 45,400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,170.23x = 9,547,219,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,219,842.44/140,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,111.61

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