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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,782.17, 211,171.47 and 34,167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,782.17, 211,171.47 and 34,167.04 is: 51,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,782.17 : 211,171.47 = 34,167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,782.17/211,171.47 = 34,167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,782.17x = 211,171.47 × 34,167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,782.17x = 7,215,104,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,104,062.35/140,782.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,250.13

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