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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,371.57, 193,732.52 and 89,368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,371.57, 193,732.52 and 89,368.01 is: 123,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,371.57 : 193,732.52 = 89,368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,371.57/193,732.52 = 89,368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,371.57x = 193,732.52 × 89,368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,371.57x = 17,313,489,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,489,784.69/140,371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,340.43

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