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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,057.37, 209,731.23 and 86,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,057.37, 209,731.23 and 86,853.24 is: 130,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,057.37 : 209,731.23 = 86,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,057.37/209,731.23 = 86,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,057.37x = 209,731.23 × 86,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,057.37x = 18,215,836,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215,836,854.69/140,057.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,059.82

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