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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,342.13, 193,614.79 and 103,636.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,342.13, 193,614.79 and 103,636.29 is: 142,975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,342.13 : 193,614.79 = 103,636.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,342.13/193,614.79 = 103,636.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,342.13x = 193,614.79 × 103,636.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,342.13x = 20,065,518,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,518,524.73/140,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,975.73

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