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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,841, 194,360.58 and 81,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,841, 194,360.58 and 81,225 is: 112,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,841 : 194,360.58 = 81,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,841/194,360.58 = 81,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,841x = 194,360.58 × 81,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,841x = 15,786,938,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,938,110.50/140,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,090.50

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