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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,279.58, 193,584.69 and 76,617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,279.58, 193,584.69 and 76,617.36 is: 105,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,279.58 : 193,584.69 = 76,617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,279.58/193,584.69 = 76,617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,279.58x = 193,584.69 × 76,617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,279.58x = 14,831,947,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831,947,884.22/140,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,731.34

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