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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,048.31, 193,269.29 and 76,388.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,048.31, 193,269.29 and 76,388.39 is: 105,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,048.31 : 193,269.29 = 76,388.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,048.31/193,269.29 = 76,388.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,048.31x = 193,269.29 × 76,388.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,048.31x = 14,763,528,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763,528,933.20/140,048.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,417.40

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