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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,948.95, 269,049.52 and 140,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,948.95, 269,049.52 and 140,545.96 is: 193,967.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,948.95 : 269,049.52 = 140,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,948.95/269,049.52 = 140,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,948.95x = 269,049.52 × 140,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,948.95x = 37,813,823,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813,823,730.99/194,948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,967.82

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