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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,281.72, 193,588.77 and 76,619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,281.72, 193,588.77 and 76,619.68 is: 105,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,281.72 : 193,588.77 = 76,619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,281.72/193,588.77 = 76,619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,281.72x = 193,588.77 × 76,619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,281.72x = 14,832,709,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832,709,608.99/140,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,735.16

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