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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,002.80, 193,203.96 and 76,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,002.80, 193,203.96 and 76,340.72 is: 105,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,002.80 : 193,203.96 = 76,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,002.80/193,203.96 = 76,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,002.80x = 193,203.96 × 76,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,002.80x = 14,749,329,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749,329,413.25/140,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,350.25

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