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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,333.94, 210,451.35 and 40,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,333.94, 210,451.35 and 40,467.18 is: 60,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,333.94 : 210,451.35 = 40,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,333.94/210,451.35 = 40,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,333.94x = 210,451.35 × 40,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,333.94x = 8,516,372,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,372,661.69/140,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,686.48

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