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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,575.07, 193,998.45 and 76,912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,575.07, 193,998.45 and 76,912.88 is: 106,142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,575.07 : 193,998.45 = 76,912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,575.07/193,998.45 = 76,912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,575.07x = 193,998.45 × 76,912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,575.07x = 14,920,978,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920,978,535.04/140,575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,142.43

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