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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,028.94, 291,231.10 and 140,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,028.94, 291,231.10 and 140,049.27 is: 210,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,028.94 : 291,231.10 = 140,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,028.94/291,231.10 = 140,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,028.94x = 291,231.10 × 140,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,028.94x = 40,786,702,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,786,702,956.30/194,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,209.38

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