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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,611.98, 210,918.76 and 57,505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,611.98, 210,918.76 and 57,505.98 is: 86,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,611.98 : 210,918.76 = 57,505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,611.98/210,918.76 = 57,505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,611.98x = 210,918.76 × 57,505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,611.98x = 12,129,089,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,129,089,994.18/140,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,259.29

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