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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,033.44, 193,263.54 and 85,574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,033.44, 193,263.54 and 85,574.41 is: 118,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,033.44 : 193,263.54 = 85,574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,033.44/193,263.54 = 85,574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,033.44x = 193,263.54 × 85,574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,033.44x = 16,538,412,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538,412,605.95/140,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,103.31

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