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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,861.49, 211,299.92 and 35,681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,861.49, 211,299.92 and 35,681.37 is: 53,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,861.49 : 211,299.92 = 35,681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,861.49/211,299.92 = 35,681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,861.49x = 211,299.92 × 35,681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,861.49x = 7,539,470,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539,470,626.49/140,861.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,524.00

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