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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,989.68, 194,565.24 and 87,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,989.68, 194,565.24 and 87,264 is: 120,424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,989.68 : 194,565.24 = 87,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,989.68/194,565.24 = 87,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,989.68x = 194,565.24 × 87,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,989.68x = 16,978,541,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978,541,103.36/140,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,424.00

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