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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,923.16, 204,365.58 and 140,640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,923.16, 204,365.58 and 140,640.36 is: 194,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,923.16 : 204,365.58 = 140,640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,923.16/204,365.58 = 140,640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,923.16x = 204,365.58 × 140,640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,923.16x = 28,742,048,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742,048,742.81/147,923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,303.91

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