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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,643.15, 194,181.51 and 83,300.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,643.15, 194,181.51 and 83,300.91 is: 115,010.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,643.15 : 194,181.51 = 83,300.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,643.15/194,181.51 = 83,300.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,643.15x = 194,181.51 × 83,300.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,643.15x = 16,175,496,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,496,488.17/140,643.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,010.91

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