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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,958.36, 211,444.97 and 35,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,958.36, 211,444.97 and 35,778.24 is: 53,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,958.36 : 211,444.97 = 35,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,958.36/211,444.97 = 35,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,958.36x = 211,444.97 × 35,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,958.36x = 7,565,128,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,128,704.56/140,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,669.24

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