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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,863.70, 193,014.12 and 76,201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,863.70, 193,014.12 and 76,201.48 is: 105,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,863.70 : 193,014.12 = 76,201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,863.70/193,014.12 = 76,201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,863.70x = 193,014.12 × 76,201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,863.70x = 14,707,961,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707,961,604.90/139,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,159.25

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