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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,833.98, 192,969.90 and 76,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,833.98, 192,969.90 and 76,171.76 is: 105,116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,833.98 : 192,969.90 = 76,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,833.98/192,969.90 = 76,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,833.98x = 192,969.90 × 76,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,833.98x = 14,698,856,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698,856,910.02/139,833.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,116.49

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