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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,376.78, 193,391.55 and 97,859.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,376.78, 193,391.55 and 97,859.34 is: 134,816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,376.78 : 193,391.55 = 97,859.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,376.78/193,391.55 = 97,859.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,376.78x = 193,391.55 × 97,859.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,376.78x = 18,925,169,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925,169,444.58/140,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,816.95

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