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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,269.73, 193,569.14 and 76,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,269.73, 193,569.14 and 76,607.78 is: 105,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,269.73 : 193,569.14 = 76,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,269.73/193,569.14 = 76,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,269.73x = 193,569.14 × 76,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,269.73x = 14,828,901,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,901,315.58/140,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,717.05

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