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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,781.17, 211,169.97 and 34,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,781.17, 211,169.97 and 34,166.04 is: 51,248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,781.17 : 211,169.97 = 34,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,781.17/211,169.97 = 34,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,781.17x = 211,169.97 × 34,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,781.17x = 7,214,840,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,840,849.93/140,781.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,248.62

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