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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,609.69, 194,011.35 and 83,267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,609.69, 194,011.35 and 83,267.03 is: 114,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,609.69 : 194,011.35 = 83,267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,609.69/194,011.35 = 83,267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,609.69x = 194,011.35 × 83,267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,609.69x = 16,154,747,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154,747,930.73/140,609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,890.72

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