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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,211.63, 193,514.27 and 89,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,211.63, 193,514.27 and 89,171.15 is: 123,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,211.63 : 193,514.27 = 89,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,211.63/193,514.27 = 89,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,211.63x = 193,514.27 × 89,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,211.63x = 17,255,888,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,888,583.88/140,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,070.31

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