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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,176.62, 193,468.83 and 83,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,176.62, 193,468.83 and 83,591.64 is: 115,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,176.62 : 193,468.83 = 83,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,176.62/193,468.83 = 83,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,176.62x = 193,468.83 × 83,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,176.62x = 16,172,376,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,172,376,788.58/140,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,371.43

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