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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,607.52, 194,038.38 and 76,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,607.52, 194,038.38 and 76,945.32 is: 106,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,607.52 : 194,038.38 = 76,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,607.52/194,038.38 = 76,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,607.52x = 194,038.38 × 76,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,607.52x = 14,930,345,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,345,241.38/140,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,184.54

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