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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,832.04, 211,281.30 and 46,061.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,832.04, 211,281.30 and 46,061.87 is: 69,103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,832.04 : 211,281.30 = 46,061.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,832.04/211,281.30 = 46,061.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,832.04x = 211,281.30 × 46,061.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,832.04x = 9,732,011,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,011,774.03/140,832.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,103.68

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