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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,858.86, 194,298.86 and 115,054.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,858.86, 194,298.86 and 115,054.91 is: 158,705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,858.86 : 194,298.86 = 115,054.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,858.86/194,298.86 = 115,054.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,858.86x = 194,298.86 × 115,054.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,858.86x = 22,355,036,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,036,303.63/140,858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,705.23

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