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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,082.78, 193,314.70 and 76,421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,082.78, 193,314.70 and 76,421.92 is: 105,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,082.78 : 193,314.70 = 76,421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,082.78/193,314.70 = 76,421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,082.78x = 193,314.70 × 76,421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,082.78x = 14,773,480,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,480,538.22/140,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,462.50

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