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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,212.78, 193,492.64 and 76,550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,212.78, 193,492.64 and 76,550.58 is: 105,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,212.78 : 193,492.64 = 76,550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,212.78/193,492.64 = 76,550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,212.78x = 193,492.64 × 76,550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,212.78x = 14,811,972,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811,972,467.52/140,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,639.25

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