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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,131.89, 193,408.29 and 87,768.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,131.89, 193,408.29 and 87,768.05 is: 121,136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,131.89 : 193,408.29 = 87,768.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,131.89/193,408.29 = 87,768.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,131.89x = 193,408.29 × 87,768.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,131.89x = 16,975,067,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975,067,500.09/140,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,136.36

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