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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,672.89, 211,009.71 and 35,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,672.89, 211,009.71 and 35,491.86 is: 53,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,672.89 : 211,009.71 = 35,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,672.89/211,009.71 = 35,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,672.89x = 211,009.71 × 35,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,672.89x = 7,489,127,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,127,085.96/140,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,237.88

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