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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,301.88, 193,680.32 and 89,384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,301.88, 193,680.32 and 89,384.42 is: 123,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,301.88 : 193,680.32 = 89,384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,301.88/193,680.32 = 89,384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,301.88x = 193,680.32 × 89,384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,301.88x = 17,312,003,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312,003,105.89/140,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,391.10

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