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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,659.89, 194,093.46 and 112,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,659.89, 194,093.46 and 112,052.40 is: 154,618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,659.89 : 194,093.46 = 112,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,659.89/194,093.46 = 112,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,659.89x = 194,093.46 × 112,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,659.89x = 21,748,638,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748,638,017.30/140,659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,618.62

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