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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,037.42, 265,111.28 and 140,296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,037.42, 265,111.28 and 140,296.49 is: 193,681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,037.42 : 265,111.28 = 140,296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,037.42/265,111.28 = 140,296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,037.42x = 265,111.28 × 140,296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,037.42x = 37,194,180,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,180,016.37/192,037.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,681.94

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