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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,793.92, 211,146.69 and 46,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,793.92, 211,146.69 and 46,002.50 is: 68,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,793.92 : 211,146.69 = 46,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,793.92/211,146.69 = 46,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,793.92x = 211,146.69 × 46,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,793.92x = 9,713,274,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,274,550.99/140,793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,989.31

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