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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,149.59, 193,403.73 and 76,487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,149.59, 193,403.73 and 76,487.84 is: 105,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,149.59 : 193,403.73 = 76,487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,149.59/193,403.73 = 76,487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,149.59x = 193,403.73 × 76,487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,149.59x = 14,793,033,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793,033,555.64/140,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,551.74

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