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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,571.72, 210,950.91 and 65,697.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,571.72, 210,950.91 and 65,697.57 is: 98,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,571.72 : 210,950.91 = 65,697.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,571.72/210,950.91 = 65,697.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,571.72x = 210,950.91 × 65,697.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,571.72x = 13,858,962,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858,962,176.29/140,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,589.97

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