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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,192.63, 193,443.02 and 82,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,192.63, 193,443.02 and 82,823.98 is: 114,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,192.63 : 193,443.02 = 82,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,192.63/193,443.02 = 82,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,192.63x = 193,443.02 × 82,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,192.63x = 16,021,720,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,720,819.62/140,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,283.62

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