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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,573.10, 193,993.68 and 76,912.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,573.10, 193,993.68 and 76,912.27 is: 106,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,573.10 : 193,993.68 = 76,912.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,573.10/193,993.68 = 76,912.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,573.10x = 193,993.68 × 76,912.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,573.10x = 14,920,494,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920,494,097.89/140,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,140.46

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