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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,916.74, 194,458.98 and 84,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,916.74, 194,458.98 and 84,359.30 is: 116,412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,916.74 : 194,458.98 = 84,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,916.74/194,458.98 = 84,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,916.74x = 194,458.98 × 84,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,916.74x = 16,404,423,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,423,431.51/140,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,412.17

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