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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,308.87, 193,689.99 and 89,391.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,308.87, 193,689.99 and 89,391.43 is: 123,400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,308.87 : 193,689.99 = 89,391.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,308.87/193,689.99 = 89,391.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,308.87x = 193,689.99 × 89,391.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,308.87x = 17,314,225,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,225,182.79/140,308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,400.79

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