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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,530.64, 193,997.64 and 83,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,530.64, 193,997.64 and 83,151.92 is: 114,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,530.64 : 193,997.64 = 83,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,530.64/193,997.64 = 83,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,530.64x = 193,997.64 × 83,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,530.64x = 16,131,276,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131,276,241.47/140,530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,788.32

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