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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,713.81, 194,203.91 and 83,348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,713.81, 194,203.91 and 83,348.66 is: 115,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,713.81 : 194,203.91 = 83,348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,713.81/194,203.91 = 83,348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,713.81x = 194,203.91 × 83,348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,713.81x = 16,186,636,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186,636,359.14/140,713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,032.32

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