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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,900.23, 211,353.99 and 35,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,900.23, 211,353.99 and 35,727.40 is: 53,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,900.23 : 211,353.99 = 35,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,900.23/211,353.99 = 35,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,900.23x = 211,353.99 × 35,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,900.23x = 7,551,128,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,128,542.33/140,900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,592.02

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