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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,258.70, 193,558.55 and 76,598.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,258.70, 193,558.55 and 76,598.37 is: 105,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,258.70 : 193,558.55 = 76,598.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,258.70/193,558.55 = 76,598.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,258.70x = 193,558.55 × 76,598.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,258.70x = 14,826,269,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826,269,046.57/140,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,706.59

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