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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,251.11, 193,560.53 and 83,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,251.11, 193,560.53 and 83,662.48 is: 115,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,251.11 : 193,560.53 = 83,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,251.11/193,560.53 = 83,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,251.11x = 193,560.53 × 83,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,251.11x = 16,193,753,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193,753,969.91/140,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,462.57

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