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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,558.32, 194,033.82 and 89,639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,558.32, 194,033.82 and 89,639.38 is: 123,742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,558.32 : 194,033.82 = 89,639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,558.32/194,033.82 = 89,639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,558.32x = 194,033.82 × 89,639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,558.32x = 17,393,071,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393,071,323.83/140,558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,742.74

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