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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,272.92, 193,573.62 and 76,610.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,272.92, 193,573.62 and 76,610.97 is: 105,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,272.92 : 193,573.62 = 76,610.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,272.92/193,573.62 = 76,610.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,272.92x = 193,573.62 × 76,610.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,272.92x = 14,829,862,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829,862,794.61/140,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,721.49

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