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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,832.72, 211,248.87 and 47,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,832.72, 211,248.87 and 47,404.08 is: 71,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,832.72 : 211,248.87 = 47,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,832.72/211,248.87 = 47,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,832.72x = 211,248.87 × 47,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,832.72x = 10,014,058,333.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,014,058,333.39/140,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,106.05

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