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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,562.42, 193,976.82 and 76,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,562.42, 193,976.82 and 76,901.28 is: 106,124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,562.42 : 193,976.82 = 76,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,562.42/193,976.82 = 76,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,562.42x = 193,976.82 × 76,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,562.42x = 14,917,065,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,065,748.33/140,562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,124.14

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