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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,670.31, 194,118.02 and 80,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,670.31, 194,118.02 and 80,238.71 is: 110,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,670.31 : 194,118.02 = 80,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,670.31/194,118.02 = 80,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,670.31x = 194,118.02 × 80,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,670.31x = 15,575,779,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575,779,512.55/140,670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,725.42

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