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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,844.61, 211,274.61 and 35,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,844.61, 211,274.61 and 35,664.49 is: 53,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,844.61 : 211,274.61 = 35,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,844.61/211,274.61 = 35,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,844.61x = 211,274.61 × 35,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,844.61x = 7,535,001,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,001,215.60/140,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,498.68

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