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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,333.13, 193,602.37 and 103,627.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,333.13, 193,602.37 and 103,627.29 is: 142,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,333.13 : 193,602.37 = 103,627.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,333.13/193,602.37 = 103,627.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,333.13x = 193,602.37 × 103,627.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,333.13x = 20,062,488,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,488,940.68/140,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,963.31

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