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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,555.82, 193,971.60 and 76,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,555.82, 193,971.60 and 76,893.62 is: 106,115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,555.82 : 193,971.60 = 76,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,555.82/193,971.60 = 76,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,555.82x = 193,971.60 × 76,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,555.82x = 14,915,178,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,915,178,501.19/140,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,115.69

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