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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,098.82, 210,147.69 and 83,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,098.82, 210,147.69 and 83,955.83 is: 125,933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,098.82 : 210,147.69 = 83,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,098.82/210,147.69 = 83,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,098.82x = 210,147.69 × 83,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,098.82x = 17,643,123,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,643,123,736.53/140,098.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,933.42

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