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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,571.48, 193,982.94 and 84,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,571.48, 193,982.94 and 84,014.04 is: 115,935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,571.48 : 193,982.94 = 84,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,571.48/193,982.94 = 84,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,571.48x = 193,982.94 × 84,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,571.48x = 16,297,290,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297,290,480.48/140,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,935.97

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