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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,581.31, 210,871.79 and 45,811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,581.31, 210,871.79 and 45,811.34 is: 68,716.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,581.31 : 210,871.79 = 45,811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,581.31/210,871.79 = 45,811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,581.31x = 210,871.79 × 45,811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,581.31x = 9,660,318,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,318,947.24/140,581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,716.95

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