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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,834.61, 211,252.28 and 35,653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,834.61, 211,252.28 and 35,653.59 is: 53,480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,834.61 : 211,252.28 = 35,653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,834.61/211,252.28 = 35,653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,834.61x = 211,252.28 × 35,653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,834.61x = 7,531,901,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,901,999.42/140,834.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,480.48

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