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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,033.36, 209,917.19 and 55,845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,033.36, 209,917.19 and 55,845.41 is: 83,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,033.36 : 209,917.19 = 55,845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,033.36/209,917.19 = 55,845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,033.36x = 209,917.19 × 55,845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,033.36x = 11,722,910,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,722,910,212.78/140,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,715.13

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