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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,619.52, 193,965.36 and 98,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,619.52, 193,965.36 and 98,162.56 is: 135,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,619.52 : 193,965.36 = 98,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,619.52/193,965.36 = 98,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,619.52x = 193,965.36 × 98,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,619.52x = 19,040,136,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040,136,288.92/140,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,401.80

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