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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,654.82, 194,105.79 and 76,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,654.82, 194,105.79 and 76,998.54 is: 106,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,654.82 : 194,105.79 = 76,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,654.82/194,105.79 = 76,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,654.82x = 194,105.79 × 76,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,654.82x = 14,945,862,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945,862,435.55/140,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,259.16

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