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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,835.50, 194,353 and 81,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,835.50, 194,353 and 81,219.50 is: 112,082.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,835.50 : 194,353 = 81,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,835.50/194,353 = 81,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,835.50x = 194,353 × 81,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,835.50x = 15,785,253,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785,253,483.50/140,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,082.92

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