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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,797.82, 194,307.99 and 87,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,797.82, 194,307.99 and 87,110.78 is: 120,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,797.82 : 194,307.99 = 87,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,797.82/194,307.99 = 87,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,797.82x = 194,307.99 × 87,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,797.82x = 16,926,320,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926,320,569.13/140,797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,217.21

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