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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,280.61, 193,587.24 and 76,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,280.61, 193,587.24 and 76,618.56 is: 105,733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,280.61 : 193,587.24 = 76,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,280.61/193,587.24 = 76,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,280.61x = 193,587.24 × 76,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,280.61x = 14,832,375,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832,375,272.03/140,280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,733.61

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