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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,085.46, 209,819.31 and 115,793.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,085.46, 209,819.31 and 115,793.83 is: 173,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,085.46 : 209,819.31 = 115,793.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,085.46/209,819.31 = 115,793.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,085.46x = 209,819.31 × 115,793.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,085.46x = 24,295,781,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295,781,512.86/140,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,435.43

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