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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,997, 194,593.14 and 81,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,997, 194,593.14 and 81,381 is: 112,315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,997 : 194,593.14 = 81,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,997/194,593.14 = 81,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,997x = 194,593.14 × 81,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,997x = 15,836,184,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,836,184,326.34/140,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,315.75

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