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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,181.96, 193,472.91 and 82,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,181.96, 193,472.91 and 82,827.48 is: 114,314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,181.96 : 193,472.91 = 82,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,181.96/193,472.91 = 82,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,181.96x = 193,472.91 × 82,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,181.96x = 16,024,873,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,873,583.57/140,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,314.81

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