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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,179.58, 193,446.51 and 86,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,179.58, 193,446.51 and 86,443.10 is: 119,290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,179.58 : 193,446.51 = 86,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,179.58/193,446.51 = 86,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,179.58x = 193,446.51 × 86,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,179.58x = 16,722,115,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,115,041.35/140,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,290.67

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