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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,237.36, 193,552.50 and 82,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,237.36, 193,552.50 and 82,874.24 is: 114,381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,237.36 : 193,552.50 = 82,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,237.36/193,552.50 = 82,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,237.36x = 193,552.50 × 82,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,237.36x = 16,040,516,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,516,337.60/140,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,381.19

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