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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,005.31, 265,066.95 and 140,264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,005.31, 265,066.95 and 140,264.31 is: 193,637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,005.31 : 265,066.95 = 140,264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,005.31/265,066.95 = 140,264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,005.31x = 265,066.95 × 140,264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,005.31x = 37,179,432,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179,432,845.55/192,005.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,637.52

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