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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,057.37, 267,710.67 and 140,257.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,057.37, 267,710.67 and 140,257.17 is: 193,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,057.37 : 267,710.67 = 140,257.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,057.37/267,710.67 = 140,257.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,057.37x = 267,710.67 × 140,257.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,057.37x = 37,548,340,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,548,340,953.00/194,057.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,490.93

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