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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,314.45, 193,689.35 and 86,621.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,314.45, 193,689.35 and 86,621.17 is: 119,571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,314.45 : 193,689.35 = 86,621.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,314.45/193,689.35 = 86,621.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,314.45x = 193,689.35 × 86,621.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,314.45x = 16,777,598,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777,598,113.54/140,314.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,571.42

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