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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,259.94, 193,559.43 and 76,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,259.94, 193,559.43 and 76,597.74 is: 105,705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,259.94 : 193,559.43 = 76,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,259.94/193,559.43 = 76,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,259.94x = 193,559.43 × 76,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,259.94x = 14,826,213,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826,213,925.89/140,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,705.26

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