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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,969.70, 209,954.55 and 76,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,969.70, 209,954.55 and 76,765.40 is: 115,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,969.70 : 209,954.55 = 76,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,969.70/209,954.55 = 76,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,969.70x = 209,954.55 × 76,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,969.70x = 16,117,245,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117,245,012.57/139,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,148.10

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