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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,062.62, 267,717.92 and 140,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,062.62, 267,717.92 and 140,262.42 is: 193,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,062.62 : 267,717.92 = 140,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,062.62/267,717.92 = 140,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,062.62x = 267,717.92 × 140,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,062.62x = 37,550,762,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,762,635.25/194,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,498.17

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