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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,870.72, 194,407.62 and 84,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,870.72, 194,407.62 and 84,271.16 is: 116,297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,870.72 : 194,407.62 = 84,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,870.72/194,407.62 = 84,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,870.72x = 194,407.62 × 84,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,870.72x = 16,382,955,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382,955,650.24/140,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,297.81

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