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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,219.83, 210,330.33 and 35,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,219.83, 210,330.33 and 35,038.90 is: 52,558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,219.83 : 210,330.33 = 35,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,219.83/210,330.33 = 35,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,219.83x = 210,330.33 × 35,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,219.83x = 7,369,743,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,743,399.84/140,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,558.50

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