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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,521.55, 193,924.35 and 76,859.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,521.55, 193,924.35 and 76,859.34 is: 106,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,521.55 : 193,924.35 = 76,859.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,521.55/193,924.35 = 76,859.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,521.55x = 193,924.35 × 76,859.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,521.55x = 14,904,897,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904,897,550.93/140,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,068.41

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