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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,830.44, 194,371.52 and 89,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,830.44, 194,371.52 and 89,859 is: 124,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,830.44 : 194,371.52 = 89,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,830.44/194,371.52 = 89,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,830.44x = 194,371.52 × 89,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,830.44x = 17,466,030,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,466,030,415.68/140,830.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,021.70

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