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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,995.20, 211,492.80 and 47,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,995.20, 211,492.80 and 47,491.20 is: 71,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,995.20 : 211,492.80 = 47,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,995.20/211,492.80 = 47,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,995.20x = 211,492.80 × 47,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,995.20x = 10,044,046,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044,046,863.36/140,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,236.80

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