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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,663.84, 194,108.82 and 76,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,663.84, 194,108.82 and 76,989.56 is: 106,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,663.84 : 194,108.82 = 76,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,663.84/194,108.82 = 76,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,663.84x = 194,108.82 × 76,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,663.84x = 14,944,352,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944,352,643.92/140,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,241.61

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