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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,149.08, 193,410.48 and 76,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,149.08, 193,410.48 and 76,490.40 is: 105,559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,149.08 : 193,410.48 = 76,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,149.08/193,410.48 = 76,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,149.08x = 193,410.48 × 76,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,149.08x = 14,794,044,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794,044,979.39/140,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,559.34

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