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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,277.68, 193,521.52 and 83,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,277.68, 193,521.52 and 83,656.26 is: 115,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,277.68 : 193,521.52 = 83,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,277.68/193,521.52 = 83,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,277.68x = 193,521.52 × 83,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,277.68x = 16,189,286,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189,286,592.72/140,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,408.86

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