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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,833.28, 194,349.90 and 84,257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,833.28, 194,349.90 and 84,257.96 is: 116,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,833.28 : 194,349.90 = 84,257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,833.28/194,349.90 = 84,257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,833.28x = 194,349.90 × 84,257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,833.28x = 16,375,526,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,526,100.20/140,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,275.97

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