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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,445.56, 193,775.82 and 83,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,445.56, 193,775.82 and 83,836.28 is: 115,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,445.56 : 193,775.82 = 83,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,445.56/193,775.82 = 83,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,445.56x = 193,775.82 × 83,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,445.56x = 16,245,443,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,443,902.75/140,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,670.75

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