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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,819, 194,299.98 and 83,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,819, 194,299.98 and 83,476.40 is: 115,179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,819 : 194,299.98 = 83,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,819/194,299.98 = 83,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,819x = 194,299.98 × 83,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,819x = 16,219,462,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219,462,850.47/140,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,179.51

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