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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,656.73, 210,929.50 and 45,863.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,656.73, 210,929.50 and 45,863.61 is: 68,777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,656.73 : 210,929.50 = 45,863.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,656.73/210,929.50 = 45,863.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,656.73x = 210,929.50 × 45,863.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,656.73x = 9,673,987,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673,987,591.84/140,656.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,777.28

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