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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,475.80, 193,859.34 and 76,817.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,475.80, 193,859.34 and 76,817.72 is: 106,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,475.80 : 193,859.34 = 76,817.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,475.80/193,859.34 = 76,817.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,475.80x = 193,859.34 × 76,817.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,475.80x = 14,891,832,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891,832,499.50/140,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,009.95

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