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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,660.24, 194,113.41 and 76,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,660.24, 194,113.41 and 76,996.94 is: 106,257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,660.24 : 194,113.41 = 76,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,660.24/194,113.41 = 76,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,660.24x = 194,113.41 × 76,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,660.24x = 14,946,138,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,946,138,582.97/140,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,257.02

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