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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,849.62, 211,229.83 and 46,057.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,849.62, 211,229.83 and 46,057.91 is: 69,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,849.62 : 211,229.83 = 46,057.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,849.62/211,229.83 = 46,057.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,849.62x = 211,229.83 × 46,057.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,849.62x = 9,728,803,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728,803,500.88/140,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,072.27

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