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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,867.38, 211,308.76 and 35,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,867.38, 211,308.76 and 35,687.26 is: 53,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,867.38 : 211,308.76 = 35,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,867.38/211,308.76 = 35,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,867.38x = 211,308.76 × 35,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,867.38x = 7,541,030,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,030,658.40/140,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,532.84

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