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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,003.80, 209,986.80 and 55,825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,003.80, 209,986.80 and 55,825.90 is: 83,731.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,003.80 : 209,986.80 = 55,825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,003.80/209,986.80 = 55,825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,003.80x = 209,986.80 × 55,825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,003.80x = 11,722,702,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,722,702,098.12/140,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,731.31

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