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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,307, 193,687.40 and 89,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,307, 193,687.40 and 89,389.56 is: 123,398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,307 : 193,687.40 = 89,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,307/193,687.40 = 89,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,307x = 193,687.40 × 89,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,307x = 17,313,631,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,631,463.54/140,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,398.20

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