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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,609.72, 194,044.41 and 76,947.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,609.72, 194,044.41 and 76,947.57 is: 106,189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,609.72 : 194,044.41 = 76,947.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,609.72/194,044.41 = 76,947.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,609.72x = 194,044.41 × 76,947.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,609.72x = 14,931,245,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931,245,821.58/140,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,189.28

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