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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,298.72, 193,605.12 and 76,624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,298.72, 193,605.12 and 76,624.32 is: 105,737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,298.72 : 193,605.12 = 76,624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,298.72/193,605.12 = 76,624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,298.72x = 193,605.12 × 76,624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,298.72x = 14,834,860,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834,860,668.52/140,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,737.68

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