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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,664.96, 194,112.78 and 80,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,664.96, 194,112.78 and 80,255.16 is: 110,749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,664.96 : 194,112.78 = 80,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,664.96/194,112.78 = 80,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,664.96x = 194,112.78 × 80,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,664.96x = 15,578,552,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,578,552,216.94/140,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,749.35

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