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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,570.73, 193,990.41 and 76,909.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,570.73, 193,990.41 and 76,909.89 is: 106,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,570.73 : 193,990.41 = 76,909.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,570.73/193,990.41 = 76,909.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,570.73x = 193,990.41 × 76,909.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,570.73x = 14,919,781,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,781,094.15/140,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,137.18

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