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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,023.08, 193,231.44 and 76,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,023.08, 193,231.44 and 76,364.28 is: 105,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,023.08 : 193,231.44 = 76,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,023.08/193,231.44 = 76,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,023.08x = 193,231.44 × 76,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,023.08x = 14,755,979,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,755,979,788.96/140,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,382.48

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