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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,055.50, 193,279.22 and 76,395.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,055.50, 193,279.22 and 76,395.57 is: 105,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,055.50 : 193,279.22 = 76,395.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,055.50/193,279.22 = 76,395.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,055.50x = 193,279.22 × 76,395.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,055.50x = 14,765,675,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765,675,799.08/140,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,427.32

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