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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,664.12, 210,952.44 and 47,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,664.12, 210,952.44 and 47,148 is: 70,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,664.12 : 210,952.44 = 47,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,664.12/210,952.44 = 47,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,664.12x = 210,952.44 × 47,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,664.12x = 9,945,985,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,945,985,641.12/140,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,707.34

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