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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,624.09, 193,878.03 and 89,618.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,624.09, 193,878.03 and 89,618.21 is: 123,556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,624.09 : 193,878.03 = 89,618.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,624.09/193,878.03 = 89,618.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,624.09x = 193,878.03 × 89,618.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,624.09x = 17,375,002,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,375,002,006.93/140,624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,556.37

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