Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,872.32, 211,314.96 and 57,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,872.32, 211,314.96 and 57,708 is: 86,564.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,872.32 : 211,314.96 = 57,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,872.32/211,314.96 = 57,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,872.32x = 211,314.96 × 57,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,872.32x = 12,194,563,711.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,194,563,711.68/140,872.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,564.65
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