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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,832.54, 211,246.85 and 34,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,832.54, 211,246.85 and 34,217.24 is: 51,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,832.54 : 211,246.85 = 34,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,832.54/211,246.85 = 34,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,832.54x = 211,246.85 × 34,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,832.54x = 7,228,283,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,283,195.00/140,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,325.38

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