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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,874.39, 211,314.96 and 47,380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,874.39, 211,314.96 and 47,380.14 is: 71,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,874.39 : 211,314.96 = 47,380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,874.39/211,314.96 = 47,380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,874.39x = 211,314.96 × 47,380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,874.39x = 10,012,132,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,132,388.89/140,874.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,071.35

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