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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,905.71, 194,445.36 and 77,242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,905.71, 194,445.36 and 77,242.14 is: 106,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,905.71 : 194,445.36 = 77,242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,905.71/194,445.36 = 77,242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,905.71x = 194,445.36 × 77,242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,905.71x = 15,019,375,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,375,719.47/140,905.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,591.68

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