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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,109, 193,350.44 and 89,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,109, 193,350.44 and 89,808.12 is: 123,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,109 : 193,350.44 = 89,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,109/193,350.44 = 89,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,109x = 193,350.44 × 89,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,109x = 17,364,439,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,439,517.57/140,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,935.22

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