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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,725.56, 194,453.10 and 112,662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,725.56, 194,453.10 and 112,662.84 is: 155,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,725.56 : 194,453.10 = 112,662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,725.56/194,453.10 = 112,662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,725.56x = 194,453.10 × 112,662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,725.56x = 21,907,638,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907,638,492.80/140,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,676.33

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