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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,788.26, 211,183.10 and 35,607.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,788.26, 211,183.10 and 35,607.33 is: 53,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,788.26 : 211,183.10 = 35,607.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,788.26/211,183.10 = 35,607.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,788.26x = 211,183.10 × 35,607.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,788.26x = 7,519,666,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519,666,287.61/140,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,411.17

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