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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,878.32, 211,323.96 and 57,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,878.32, 211,323.96 and 57,714 is: 86,573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,878.32 : 211,323.96 = 57,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,878.32/211,323.96 = 57,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,878.32x = 211,323.96 × 57,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,878.32x = 12,196,351,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,196,351,027.44/140,878.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,573.65

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