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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,585.97, 210,879.77 and 57,479.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,585.97, 210,879.77 and 57,479.97 is: 86,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,585.97 : 210,879.77 = 57,479.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,585.97/210,879.77 = 57,479.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,585.97x = 210,879.77 × 57,479.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,585.97x = 12,121,362,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121,362,565.81/140,585.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,220.29

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