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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,521.21, 193,999.50 and 92,912.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,521.21, 193,999.50 and 92,912.65 is: 128,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,521.21 : 193,999.50 = 92,912.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,521.21/193,999.50 = 92,912.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,521.21x = 193,999.50 × 92,912.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,521.21x = 18,025,007,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,007,158.68/140,521.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,272.50

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