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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,565.85, 193,983.06 and 76,904.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,565.85, 193,983.06 and 76,904.71 is: 106,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,565.85 : 193,983.06 = 76,904.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,565.85/193,983.06 = 76,904.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,565.85x = 193,983.06 × 76,904.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,565.85x = 14,918,210,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918,210,974.21/140,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,129.70

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