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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,683.44, 211,042.50 and 45,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,683.44, 211,042.50 and 45,888.28 is: 68,838.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,683.44 : 211,042.50 = 45,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,683.44/211,042.50 = 45,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,683.44x = 211,042.50 × 45,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,683.44x = 9,684,377,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,377,331.90/140,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,838.08

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