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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,185, 210,277.50 and 41,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,185, 210,277.50 and 41,689 is: 62,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,185 : 210,277.50 = 41,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,185/210,277.50 = 41,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,185x = 210,277.50 × 41,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,185x = 8,766,258,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,766,258,697.50/140,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,533.50

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