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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,512.42, 268,060.62 and 140,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,512.42, 268,060.62 and 140,706.10 is: 193,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,512.42 : 268,060.62 = 140,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,512.42/268,060.62 = 140,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,512.42x = 268,060.62 × 140,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,512.42x = 37,717,764,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717,764,403.78/194,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,909.29

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