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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,810.40, 292,659.04 and 140,941.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,810.40, 292,659.04 and 140,941.29 is: 211,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,810.40 : 292,659.04 = 140,941.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,810.40/292,659.04 = 140,941.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,810.40x = 292,659.04 × 140,941.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,810.40x = 41,247,742,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,742,627.76/194,810.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,732.75

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