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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,256.36, 210,386.40 and 46,762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,256.36, 210,386.40 and 46,762.14 is: 70,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,256.36 : 210,386.40 = 46,762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,256.36/210,386.40 = 46,762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,256.36x = 210,386.40 × 46,762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,256.36x = 9,838,118,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838,118,290.90/140,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,143.83

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