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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,573.96, 193,996.89 and 76,911.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,573.96, 193,996.89 and 76,911.74 is: 106,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,573.96 : 193,996.89 = 76,911.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,573.96/193,996.89 = 76,911.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,573.96x = 193,996.89 × 76,911.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,573.96x = 14,920,638,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920,638,849.48/140,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,140.85

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