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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,315.56, 193,570.50 and 80,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,315.56, 193,570.50 and 80,665 is: 111,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,315.56 : 193,570.50 = 80,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,315.56/193,570.50 = 80,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,315.56x = 193,570.50 × 80,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,315.56x = 15,614,364,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614,364,382.50/140,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,280.35

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