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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,063.50, 193,287.63 and 89,762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,063.50, 193,287.63 and 89,762.50 is: 123,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,063.50 : 193,287.63 = 89,762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,063.50/193,287.63 = 89,762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,063.50x = 193,287.63 × 89,762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,063.50x = 17,349,980,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349,980,887.88/140,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,872.25

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