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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,644.69, 194,091.50 and 76,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,644.69, 194,091.50 and 76,981.12 is: 106,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,644.69 : 194,091.50 = 76,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,644.69/194,091.50 = 76,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,644.69x = 194,091.50 × 76,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,644.69x = 14,941,380,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,380,759.70/140,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,234.95

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