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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,512.28, 210,779.42 and 40,673.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,512.28, 210,779.42 and 40,673.97 is: 61,014.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,512.28 : 210,779.42 = 40,673.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,512.28/210,779.42 = 40,673.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,512.28x = 210,779.42 × 40,673.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,512.28x = 8,573,235,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,235,602.33/140,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,014.14

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