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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,868.38, 211,310.26 and 35,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,868.38, 211,310.26 and 35,688.26 is: 53,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,868.38 : 211,310.26 = 35,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,868.38/211,310.26 = 35,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,868.38x = 211,310.26 × 35,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,868.38x = 7,541,295,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,295,499.55/140,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,534.34

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