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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,078.72, 140,829.30 and 75,284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,078.72, 140,829.30 and 75,284.73 is: 103,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,078.72 : 140,829.30 = 75,284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,078.72/140,829.30 = 75,284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,078.72x = 140,829.30 × 75,284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,078.72x = 10,602,295,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602,295,826.59/102,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,863.92

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