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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,911.70, 211,367.55 and 47,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,911.70, 211,367.55 and 47,407.70 is: 71,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,911.70 : 211,367.55 = 47,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,911.70/211,367.55 = 47,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,911.70x = 211,367.55 × 47,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,911.70x = 10,020,449,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,449,400.14/140,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,111.55

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