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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,015.48, 196,809.85 and 140,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,015.48, 196,809.85 and 140,011 is: 194,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,015.48 : 196,809.85 = 140,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,015.48/196,809.85 = 140,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,015.48x = 196,809.85 × 140,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,015.48x = 27,555,543,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,543,908.35/142,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,031.97

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