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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,565.66, 193,977.27 and 76,903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,565.66, 193,977.27 and 76,903.98 is: 106,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,565.66 : 193,977.27 = 76,903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,565.66/193,977.27 = 76,903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,565.66x = 193,977.27 × 76,903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,565.66x = 14,917,624,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,624,092.53/140,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,125.66

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