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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,211, 210,316.50 and 41,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,211, 210,316.50 and 41,715 is: 62,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,211 : 210,316.50 = 41,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,211/210,316.50 = 41,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,211x = 210,316.50 × 41,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,211x = 8,773,352,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,352,797.50/140,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,572.50

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