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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,862.99, 209,772.70 and 76,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,862.99, 209,772.70 and 76,714.18 is: 115,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,862.99 : 209,772.70 = 76,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,862.99/209,772.70 = 76,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,862.99x = 209,772.70 × 76,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,862.99x = 16,092,540,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,540,666.89/139,862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,059.32

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