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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,901.76, 211,353.44 and 35,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,901.76, 211,353.44 and 35,720.96 is: 53,581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,901.76 : 211,353.44 = 35,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,901.76/211,353.44 = 35,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,901.76x = 211,353.44 × 35,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,901.76x = 7,549,747,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,747,776.10/140,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,581.64

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