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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,245, 193,538.82 and 76,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,245, 193,538.82 and 76,582.80 is: 105,684.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,245 : 193,538.82 = 76,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,245/193,538.82 = 76,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,245x = 193,538.82 × 76,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,245x = 14,821,744,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821,744,744.30/140,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,684.66

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