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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,330, 193,812.36 and 108,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,330, 193,812.36 and 108,880.40 is: 150,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,330 : 193,812.36 = 108,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,330/193,812.36 = 108,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,330x = 193,812.36 × 108,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,330x = 21,102,367,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102,367,281.74/140,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,376.74

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