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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,328, 193,809.60 and 108,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,328, 193,809.60 and 108,878.40 is: 150,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,328 : 193,809.60 = 108,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,328/193,809.60 = 108,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,328x = 193,809.60 × 108,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,328x = 21,101,679,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101,679,152.64/140,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,373.97

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