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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,977.26, 211,509.72 and 46,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,977.26, 211,509.72 and 46,208.28 is: 69,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,977.26 : 211,509.72 = 46,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,977.26/211,509.72 = 46,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,977.26x = 211,509.72 × 46,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,977.26x = 9,773,500,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,500,364.48/140,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,326.79

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