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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,337.13, 193,607.89 and 103,631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,337.13, 193,607.89 and 103,631.29 is: 142,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,337.13 : 193,607.89 = 103,631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,337.13/193,607.89 = 103,631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,337.13x = 193,607.89 × 103,631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,337.13x = 20,063,835,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063,835,394.88/140,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,968.83

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