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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,593.72, 194,019.32 and 76,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,593.72, 194,019.32 and 76,931.52 is: 106,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,593.72 : 194,019.32 = 76,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,593.72/194,019.32 = 76,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,593.72x = 194,019.32 × 76,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,593.72x = 14,926,201,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,201,196.97/140,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,165.49

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