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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,741.98, 192,847.40 and 76,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,741.98, 192,847.40 and 76,083.28 is: 104,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,741.98 : 192,847.40 = 76,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,741.98/192,847.40 = 76,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,741.98x = 192,847.40 × 76,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,741.98x = 14,672,462,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,462,731.47/139,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,996.81

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