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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,610.22, 193,840.12 and 100,253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,610.22, 193,840.12 and 100,253.99 is: 138,206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,610.22 : 193,840.12 = 100,253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,610.22/193,840.12 = 100,253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,610.22x = 193,840.12 × 100,253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,610.22x = 19,433,245,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433,245,452.08/140,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,206.49

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