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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,254.24, 210,383.22 and 46,760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,254.24, 210,383.22 and 46,760.02 is: 70,140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,254.24 : 210,383.22 = 46,760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,254.24/210,383.22 = 46,760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,254.24x = 210,383.22 × 46,760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,254.24x = 9,837,522,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,522,289.15/140,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,140.64

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