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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,426.60, 210,633.42 and 35,243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,426.60, 210,633.42 and 35,243.24 is: 52,863.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,426.60 : 210,633.42 = 35,243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,426.60/210,633.42 = 35,243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,426.60x = 210,633.42 × 35,243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,426.60x = 7,423,404,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,404,173.08/140,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,863.23

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