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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,771.40, 194,265.22 and 77,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,771.40, 194,265.22 and 77,109 is: 106,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,771.40 : 194,265.22 = 77,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,771.40/194,265.22 = 77,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,771.40x = 194,265.22 × 77,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,771.40x = 14,979,596,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979,596,848.98/140,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,410.80

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