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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,485.23, 193,869.53 and 76,823.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,485.23, 193,869.53 and 76,823.03 is: 106,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,485.23 : 193,869.53 = 76,823.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,485.23/193,869.53 = 76,823.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,485.23x = 193,869.53 × 76,823.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,485.23x = 14,893,643,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,643,749.93/140,485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,015.73

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