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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,691, 211,036.50 and 42,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,691, 211,036.50 and 42,195 is: 63,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,691 : 211,036.50 = 42,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,691/211,036.50 = 42,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,691x = 211,036.50 × 42,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,691x = 8,904,685,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,904,685,117.50/140,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,292.50

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