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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,948.16, 194,287.68 and 106,820.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,948.16, 194,287.68 and 106,820.04 is: 147,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,948.16 : 194,287.68 = 106,820.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,948.16/194,287.68 = 106,820.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,948.16x = 194,287.68 × 106,820.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,948.16x = 20,753,817,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753,817,749.11/140,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,244.33

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