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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,082.88, 193,279.92 and 89,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,082.88, 193,279.92 and 89,849.92 is: 123,970.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,082.88 : 193,279.92 = 89,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,082.88/193,279.92 = 89,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,082.88x = 193,279.92 × 89,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,082.88x = 17,366,185,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366,185,349.61/140,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,970.79

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