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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,362.74, 269,342.14 and 140,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,362.74, 269,342.14 and 140,869.32 is: 194,213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,362.74 : 269,342.14 = 140,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,362.74/269,342.14 = 140,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,362.74x = 269,342.14 × 140,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,362.74x = 37,942,044,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,044,109.14/195,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,213.31

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