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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,865.14, 211,332.38 and 41,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,865.14, 211,332.38 and 41,026.28 is: 61,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,865.14 : 211,332.38 = 41,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,865.14/211,332.38 = 41,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,865.14x = 211,332.38 × 41,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,865.14x = 8,670,180,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,180,133.15/140,865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,549.51

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