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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,023.81, 193,247.84 and 85,607.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,023.81, 193,247.84 and 85,607.91 is: 118,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,023.81 : 193,247.84 = 85,607.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,023.81/193,247.84 = 85,607.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,023.81x = 193,247.84 × 85,607.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,023.81x = 16,543,543,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,543,908.43/140,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,148.08

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