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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,565, 210,876.66 and 57,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,565, 210,876.66 and 57,459 is: 86,200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,565 : 210,876.66 = 57,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,565/210,876.66 = 57,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,565x = 210,876.66 × 57,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,565x = 12,116,762,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,116,762,006.94/140,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,200.42

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