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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,322, 193,648.62 and 76,663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,322, 193,648.62 and 76,663.89 is: 105,798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,322 : 193,648.62 = 76,663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,322/193,648.62 = 76,663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,322x = 193,648.62 × 76,663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,322x = 14,845,856,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,845,856,502.33/140,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,798.50

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