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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,955.61, 264,755.95 and 140,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,955.61, 264,755.95 and 140,952.34 is: 194,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,955.61 : 264,755.95 = 140,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,955.61/264,755.95 = 140,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,955.61x = 264,755.95 × 140,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,955.61x = 37,317,970,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,970,681.42/191,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,409.38

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