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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,065, 193,234.60 and 86,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,065, 193,234.60 and 86,256.60 is: 119,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,065 : 193,234.60 = 86,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,065/193,234.60 = 86,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,065x = 193,234.60 × 86,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,065x = 16,667,759,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667,759,598.36/140,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,000.18

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