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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,995.40, 211,443.90 and 56,733.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,995.40, 211,443.90 and 56,733.73 is: 85,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,995.40 : 211,443.90 = 56,733.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,995.40/211,443.90 = 56,733.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,995.40x = 211,443.90 × 56,733.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,995.40x = 11,996,001,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,996,001,132.75/140,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,080.80

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