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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,070.08, 193,312.80 and 77,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,070.08, 193,312.80 and 77,986.88 is: 107,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,070.08 : 193,312.80 = 77,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,070.08/193,312.80 = 77,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,070.08x = 193,312.80 × 77,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,070.08x = 15,075,862,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,862,136.06/140,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,630.85

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