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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,903.59, 194,476.31 and 129,555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,903.59, 194,476.31 and 129,555.13 is: 178,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,903.59 : 194,476.31 = 129,555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,903.59/194,476.31 = 129,555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,903.59x = 194,476.31 × 129,555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,903.59x = 25,195,403,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195,403,623.97/140,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,813.07

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