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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,775.93, 211,141.89 and 46,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,775.93, 211,141.89 and 46,005.36 is: 69,000.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,775.93 : 211,141.89 = 46,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,775.93/211,141.89 = 46,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,775.93x = 211,141.89 × 46,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,775.93x = 9,713,658,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,658,558.99/140,775.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,000.85

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