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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,381.24, 193,663.92 and 83,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,381.24, 193,663.92 and 83,759.72 is: 115,551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,381.24 : 193,663.92 = 83,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,381.24/193,663.92 = 83,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,381.24x = 193,663.92 × 83,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,381.24x = 16,221,235,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221,235,713.30/140,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,551.31

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