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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,141.79, 193,395.54 and 83,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,141.79, 193,395.54 and 83,553.15 is: 115,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,141.79 : 193,395.54 = 83,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,141.79/193,395.54 = 83,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,141.79x = 193,395.54 × 83,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,141.79x = 16,158,806,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,806,562.95/140,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,303.27

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