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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,248.63, 193,557.11 and 83,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,248.63, 193,557.11 and 83,660 is: 115,459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,248.63 : 193,557.11 = 83,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,248.63/193,557.11 = 83,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,248.63x = 193,557.11 × 83,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,248.63x = 16,192,987,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,192,987,822.60/140,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,459.16

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