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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,504.38, 193,898.94 and 76,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,504.38, 193,898.94 and 76,846.30 is: 106,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,504.38 : 193,898.94 = 76,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,504.38/193,898.94 = 76,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,504.38x = 193,898.94 × 76,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,504.38x = 14,900,416,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900,416,112.92/140,504.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,049.48

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