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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,465.07, 193,841.78 and 76,802.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,465.07, 193,841.78 and 76,802.85 is: 105,987.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,465.07 : 193,841.78 = 76,802.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,465.07/193,841.78 = 76,802.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,465.07x = 193,841.78 × 76,802.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,465.07x = 14,887,600,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,600,769.06/140,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,987.92

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