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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,127.48, 193,401 and 83,542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,127.48, 193,401 and 83,542.56 is: 115,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,127.48 : 193,401 = 83,542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,127.48/193,401 = 83,542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,127.48x = 193,401 × 83,542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,127.48x = 16,157,214,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,214,646.56/140,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,303.68

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