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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,835, 194,352.30 and 81,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,835, 194,352.30 and 81,219 is: 112,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,835 : 194,352.30 = 81,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,835/194,352.30 = 81,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,835x = 194,352.30 × 81,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,835x = 15,785,099,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785,099,453.70/140,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,082.22

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