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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,129, 193,378.02 and 89,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,129, 193,378.02 and 89,828 is: 123,962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,129 : 193,378.02 = 89,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,129/193,378.02 = 89,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,129x = 193,378.02 × 89,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,129x = 17,370,760,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,760,780.56/140,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,962.64

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