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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,914.08, 194,451.84 and 77,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,914.08, 194,451.84 and 77,238.72 is: 106,584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,914.08 : 194,451.84 = 77,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,914.08/194,451.84 = 77,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,914.08x = 194,451.84 × 77,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,914.08x = 15,019,211,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,211,223.24/140,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,584.18

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