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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,124.78, 193,372.20 and 89,823.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,124.78, 193,372.20 and 89,823.78 is: 123,956.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,124.78 : 193,372.20 = 89,823.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,124.78/193,372.20 = 89,823.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,124.78x = 193,372.20 × 89,823.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,124.78x = 17,369,421,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,421,950.92/140,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,956.82

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