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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,031.86, 209,914.94 and 55,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,031.86, 209,914.94 and 55,843.90 is: 83,712.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,031.86 : 209,914.94 = 55,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,031.86/209,914.94 = 55,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,031.86x = 209,914.94 × 55,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,031.86x = 11,722,468,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,722,468,532.69/140,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,712.87

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