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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,458.63, 193,832.97 and 76,796.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,458.63, 193,832.97 and 76,796.95 is: 105,979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,458.63 : 193,832.97 = 76,796.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,458.63/193,832.97 = 76,796.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,458.63x = 193,832.97 × 76,796.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,458.63x = 14,885,780,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885,780,905.44/140,458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,979.82

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