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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,800.08, 211,177.68 and 46,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,800.08, 211,177.68 and 46,029.60 is: 69,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,800.08 : 211,177.68 = 46,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,800.08/211,177.68 = 46,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,800.08x = 211,177.68 × 46,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,800.08x = 9,720,424,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720,424,139.33/140,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,037.06

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