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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,955.84, 194,604.48 and 84,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,955.84, 194,604.48 and 84,386.88 is: 116,505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,955.84 : 194,604.48 = 84,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,955.84/194,604.48 = 84,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,955.84x = 194,604.48 × 84,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,955.84x = 16,422,064,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422,064,901.22/140,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,505.03

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