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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,933.44, 211,338.72 and 53,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,933.44, 211,338.72 and 53,320 is: 79,956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,933.44 : 211,338.72 = 53,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,933.44/211,338.72 = 53,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,933.44x = 211,338.72 × 53,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,933.44x = 11,268,580,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,268,580,550.40/140,933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,956.76

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