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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,058.59, 193,282.25 and 76,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,058.59, 193,282.25 and 76,397.72 is: 105,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,058.59 : 193,282.25 = 76,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,058.59/193,282.25 = 76,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,058.59x = 193,282.25 × 76,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,058.59x = 14,766,321,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766,321,868.07/140,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,429.61

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