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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,789.13, 194,288.99 and 84,200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,789.13, 194,288.99 and 84,200.50 is: 116,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,789.13 : 194,288.99 = 84,200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,789.13/194,288.99 = 84,200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,789.13x = 194,288.99 × 84,200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,789.13x = 16,359,230,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,230,102.50/140,789.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,196.68

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