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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,979.93, 211,490 and 46,189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,979.93, 211,490 and 46,189.85 is: 69,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,979.93 : 211,490 = 46,189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,979.93/211,490 = 46,189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,979.93x = 211,490 × 46,189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,979.93x = 9,768,691,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768,691,376.50/140,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,291.36

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