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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,365.63, 193,739.06 and 117,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,365.63, 193,739.06 and 117,668.66 is: 162,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,365.63 : 193,739.06 = 117,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,365.63/193,739.06 = 117,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,365.63x = 193,739.06 × 117,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,365.63x = 22,797,016,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,016,358.38/140,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,411.67

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