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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,000.27, 193,204.89 and 78,757.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,000.27, 193,204.89 and 78,757.07 is: 108,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,000.27 : 193,204.89 = 78,757.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,000.27/193,204.89 = 78,757.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,000.27x = 193,204.89 × 78,757.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,000.27x = 15,216,251,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,216,251,529.08/140,000.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,687.30

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