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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,873.61, 264,703.91 and 140,797.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,873.61, 264,703.91 and 140,797.61 is: 194,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,873.61 : 264,703.91 = 140,797.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,873.61/264,703.91 = 140,797.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,873.61x = 264,703.91 × 140,797.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,873.61x = 37,269,675,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269,675,858.15/191,873.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,240.76

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