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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,916, 194,464.08 and 81,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,916, 194,464.08 and 81,334.56 is: 112,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,916 : 194,464.08 = 81,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,916/194,464.08 = 81,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,916x = 194,464.08 × 81,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,916x = 15,816,650,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816,650,382.60/140,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,241.69

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