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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,564.10, 193,979.89 and 76,900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,564.10, 193,979.89 and 76,900.50 is: 106,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,564.10 : 193,979.89 = 76,900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,564.10/193,979.89 = 76,900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,564.10x = 193,979.89 × 76,900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,564.10x = 14,917,150,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,150,530.95/140,564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,123.47

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