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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,476, 193,856.88 and 80,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,476, 193,856.88 and 80,860 is: 111,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,476 : 193,856.88 = 80,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,476/193,856.88 = 80,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,476x = 193,856.88 × 80,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,476x = 15,675,267,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,267,316.80/140,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,586.80

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