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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,607.29, 194,034.49 and 83,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,607.29, 194,034.49 and 83,247.35 is: 114,879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,607.29 : 194,034.49 = 83,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,607.29/194,034.49 = 83,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,607.29x = 194,034.49 × 83,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,607.29x = 16,152,855,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,855,922.81/140,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,879.22

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