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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,934.96, 194,441.76 and 83,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,934.96, 194,441.76 and 83,562.48 is: 115,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,934.96 : 194,441.76 = 83,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,934.96/194,441.76 = 83,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,934.96x = 194,441.76 × 83,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,934.96x = 16,248,035,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248,035,681.16/140,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,287.48

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