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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,876.08, 211,314.84 and 35,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,876.08, 211,314.84 and 35,695.12 is: 53,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,876.08 : 211,314.84 = 35,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,876.08/211,314.84 = 35,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,876.08x = 211,314.84 × 35,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,876.08x = 7,542,908,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,908,571.58/140,876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,542.86

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