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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,105, 193,344.92 and 89,804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,105, 193,344.92 and 89,804.12 is: 123,929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,105 : 193,344.92 = 89,804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,105/193,344.92 = 89,804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,105x = 193,344.92 × 89,804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,105x = 17,363,170,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,170,397.07/140,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,929.70

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