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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,141.94, 193,309.36 and 99,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,141.94, 193,309.36 and 99,868.60 is: 137,757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,141.94 : 193,309.36 = 99,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,141.94/193,309.36 = 99,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,141.94x = 193,309.36 × 99,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,141.94x = 19,305,535,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305,535,150.10/140,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,757.01

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