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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,806.28, 194,312.64 and 84,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,806.28, 194,312.64 and 84,231.02 is: 116,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,806.28 : 194,312.64 = 84,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,806.28/194,312.64 = 84,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,806.28x = 194,312.64 × 84,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,806.28x = 16,367,151,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,151,866.09/140,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,238.79

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