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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,936.96, 194,444.52 and 83,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,936.96, 194,444.52 and 83,564.48 is: 115,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,936.96 : 194,444.52 = 83,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,936.96/194,444.52 = 83,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,936.96x = 194,444.52 × 83,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,936.96x = 16,248,655,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248,655,202.65/140,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,290.23

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