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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,127, 193,375.26 and 89,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,127, 193,375.26 and 89,826 is: 123,959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,127 : 193,375.26 = 89,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,127/193,375.26 = 89,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,127x = 193,375.26 × 89,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,127x = 17,370,126,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,126,104.76/140,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,959.88

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