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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,604.81, 194,004.63 and 83,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,604.81, 194,004.63 and 83,262.14 is: 114,883.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,604.81 : 194,004.63 = 83,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,604.81/194,004.63 = 83,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,604.81x = 194,004.63 × 83,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,604.81x = 16,153,241,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153,241,148.72/140,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,883.99

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