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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,248.76, 193,543.12 and 82,908.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,248.76, 193,543.12 and 82,908.74 is: 114,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,248.76 : 193,543.12 = 82,908.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,248.76/193,543.12 = 82,908.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,248.76x = 193,543.12 × 82,908.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,248.76x = 16,046,416,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,416,214.87/140,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,413.96

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