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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,858.01, 211,355.37 and 61,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,858.01, 211,355.37 and 61,962 is: 92,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,858.01 : 211,355.37 = 61,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,858.01/211,355.37 = 61,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,858.01x = 211,355.37 × 61,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,858.01x = 13,096,001,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096,001,435.94/140,858.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,973.07

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