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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,223.30, 193,485.33 and 82,854.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,223.30, 193,485.33 and 82,854.65 is: 114,325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,223.30 : 193,485.33 = 82,854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,223.30/193,485.33 = 82,854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,223.30x = 193,485.33 × 82,854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,223.30x = 16,031,158,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031,158,925.67/140,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,325.93

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