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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,255.24, 210,384.71 and 46,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,255.24, 210,384.71 and 46,761.02 is: 70,142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,255.24 : 210,384.71 = 46,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,255.24/210,384.71 = 46,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,255.24x = 210,384.71 × 46,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,255.24x = 9,837,802,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,802,696.98/140,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,142.14

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