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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,883.31, 194,438.88 and 87,185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,883.31, 194,438.88 and 87,185.62 is: 120,328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,883.31 : 194,438.88 = 87,185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,883.31/194,438.88 = 87,185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,883.31x = 194,438.88 × 87,185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,883.31x = 16,952,274,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952,274,304.91/140,883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,328.48

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