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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,473.88, 193,828.71 and 83,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,473.88, 193,828.71 and 83,084.61 is: 114,641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,473.88 : 193,828.71 = 83,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,473.88/193,828.71 = 83,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,473.88x = 193,828.71 × 83,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,473.88x = 16,104,182,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,182,777.15/140,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,641.83

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