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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,872.12, 264,701.84 and 140,796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,872.12, 264,701.84 and 140,796.10 is: 194,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,872.12 : 264,701.84 = 140,796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,872.12/264,701.84 = 140,796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,872.12x = 264,701.84 × 140,796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,872.12x = 37,268,985,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268,985,815.24/191,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,238.68

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