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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,865.16, 211,322.35 and 61,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,865.16, 211,322.35 and 61,977.34 is: 92,976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,865.16 : 211,322.35 = 61,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,865.16/211,322.35 = 61,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,865.16x = 211,322.35 × 61,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,865.16x = 13,097,197,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,097,197,049.27/140,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,976.83

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