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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,425.02, 193,789.53 and 76,768.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,425.02, 193,789.53 and 76,768.74 is: 105,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,425.02 : 193,789.53 = 76,768.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,425.02/193,789.53 = 76,768.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,425.02x = 193,789.53 × 76,768.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,425.02x = 14,876,978,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,876,978,043.29/140,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,942.50

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