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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,261.51, 193,561.59 and 76,599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,261.51, 193,561.59 and 76,599.30 is: 105,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,261.51 : 193,561.59 = 76,599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,261.51/193,561.59 = 76,599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,261.51x = 193,561.59 × 76,599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,261.51x = 14,826,682,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826,682,300.89/140,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,707.42

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