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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,031.56, 193,278.48 and 83,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,031.56, 193,278.48 and 83,432 is: 115,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,031.56 : 193,278.48 = 83,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,031.56/193,278.48 = 83,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,031.56x = 193,278.48 × 83,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,031.56x = 16,125,610,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,610,143.36/140,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,156.97

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