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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,573.57, 193,996.37 and 76,911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,573.57, 193,996.37 and 76,911.36 is: 106,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,573.57 : 193,996.37 = 76,911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,573.57/193,996.37 = 76,911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,573.57x = 193,996.37 × 76,911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,573.57x = 14,920,524,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920,524,651.76/140,573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,140.33

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