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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,279.34, 193,586.52 and 76,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,279.34, 193,586.52 and 76,617.14 is: 105,732.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,279.34 : 193,586.52 = 76,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,279.34/193,586.52 = 76,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,279.34x = 193,586.52 × 76,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,279.34x = 14,832,045,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832,045,590.03/140,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,732.21

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