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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,055.62, 267,708.26 and 140,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,055.62, 267,708.26 and 140,255.42 is: 193,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,055.62 : 267,708.26 = 140,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,055.62/267,708.26 = 140,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,055.62x = 267,708.26 × 140,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,055.62x = 37,547,534,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,547,534,443.77/194,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,488.52

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