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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,941.53, 211,406.76 and 46,178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,941.53, 211,406.76 and 46,178.82 is: 69,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,941.53 : 211,406.76 = 46,178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,941.53/211,406.76 = 46,178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,941.53x = 211,406.76 × 46,178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,941.53x = 9,762,514,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,514,716.82/140,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,266.42

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