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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,573.32, 193,995.84 and 76,911.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,573.32, 193,995.84 and 76,911.15 is: 106,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,573.32 : 193,995.84 = 76,911.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,573.32/193,995.84 = 76,911.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,573.32x = 193,995.84 × 76,911.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,573.32x = 14,920,443,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920,443,149.62/140,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,139.94

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