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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,121.78, 193,368.06 and 89,820.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,121.78, 193,368.06 and 89,820.78 is: 123,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,121.78 : 193,368.06 = 89,820.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,121.78/193,368.06 = 89,820.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,121.78x = 193,368.06 × 89,820.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,121.78x = 17,368,469,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368,469,976.29/140,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,952.68

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