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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,563.50, 210,867.17 and 45,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,563.50, 210,867.17 and 45,771.30 is: 68,664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,563.50 : 210,867.17 = 45,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,563.50/210,867.17 = 45,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,563.50x = 210,867.17 × 45,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,563.50x = 9,651,664,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,664,269.36/140,563.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,664.09

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