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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,650.98, 194,111.55 and 84,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,650.98, 194,111.55 and 84,061.14 is: 116,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,650.98 : 194,111.55 = 84,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,650.98/194,111.55 = 84,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,650.98x = 194,111.55 × 84,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,650.98x = 16,317,238,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317,238,180.17/140,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,012.26

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