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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,506, 210,759.12 and 57,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,506, 210,759.12 and 57,400 is: 86,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,506 : 210,759.12 = 57,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,506/210,759.12 = 57,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,506x = 210,759.12 × 57,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,506x = 12,097,573,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097,573,488/140,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,100.05

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