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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,135.73, 278,736.26 and 140,953.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,135.73, 278,736.26 and 140,953.03 is: 194,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,135.73 : 278,736.26 = 140,953.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,135.73/278,736.26 = 140,953.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,135.73x = 278,736.26 × 140,953.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,135.73x = 39,288,719,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,288,719,016.26/202,135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,368.01

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