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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,728.59, 211,093.31 and 34,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,728.59, 211,093.31 and 34,112.12 is: 51,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,728.59 : 211,093.31 = 34,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,728.59/211,093.31 = 34,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,728.59x = 211,093.31 × 34,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,728.59x = 7,200,840,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,840,934.93/140,728.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,168.29

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