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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,059.59, 193,283.63 and 76,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,059.59, 193,283.63 and 76,398.72 is: 105,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,059.59 : 193,283.63 = 76,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,059.59/193,283.63 = 76,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,059.59x = 193,283.63 × 76,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,059.59x = 14,766,621,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766,621,928.95/140,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,430.99

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