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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,564.24, 193,983.28 and 80,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,564.24, 193,983.28 and 80,133.78 is: 110,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,564.24 : 193,983.28 = 80,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,564.24/193,983.28 = 80,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,564.24x = 193,983.28 × 80,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,564.24x = 15,544,613,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544,613,483.20/140,564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,587.26

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