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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,036.31, 193,247.78 and 76,370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,036.31, 193,247.78 and 76,370.31 is: 105,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,036.31 : 193,247.78 = 76,370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,036.31/193,247.78 = 76,370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,036.31x = 193,247.78 × 76,370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,036.31x = 14,758,392,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,758,392,483.56/140,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,389.76

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