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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,526.71, 193,990.18 and 89,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,526.71, 193,990.18 and 89,607.88 is: 123,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,526.71 : 193,990.18 = 89,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,526.71/193,990.18 = 89,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,526.71x = 193,990.18 × 89,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,526.71x = 17,383,047,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,383,047,800.67/140,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,699.25

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