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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,847.96, 211,271.88 and 34,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,847.96, 211,271.88 and 34,231.35 is: 51,347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,847.96 : 211,271.88 = 34,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,847.96/211,271.88 = 34,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,847.96x = 211,271.88 × 34,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,847.96x = 7,232,121,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,121,669.44/140,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,347.01

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