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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,047.79, 193,265.83 and 76,385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,047.79, 193,265.83 and 76,385.39 is: 105,411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,047.79 : 193,265.83 = 76,385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,047.79/193,265.83 = 76,385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,047.79x = 193,265.83 × 76,385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,047.79x = 14,762,685,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762,685,798.22/140,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,411.77

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