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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,591.98, 194,016.90 and 76,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,591.98, 194,016.90 and 76,929.76 is: 106,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,591.98 : 194,016.90 = 76,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,591.98/194,016.90 = 76,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,591.98x = 194,016.90 × 76,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,591.98x = 14,925,673,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925,673,552.94/140,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,163.05

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