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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,283.48, 210,436.08 and 46,789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,283.48, 210,436.08 and 46,789.08 is: 70,187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,283.48 : 210,436.08 = 46,789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,283.48/210,436.08 = 46,789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,283.48x = 210,436.08 × 46,789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,283.48x = 9,846,110,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846,110,582.01/140,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,187.24

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