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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,128.50, 193,377.33 and 89,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,128.50, 193,377.33 and 89,827.50 is: 123,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,128.50 : 193,377.33 = 89,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,128.50/193,377.33 = 89,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,128.50x = 193,377.33 × 89,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,128.50x = 17,370,602,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,602,110.58/140,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,961.95

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