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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,863.59, 194,391.99 and 76,332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,863.59, 194,391.99 and 76,332.78 is: 105,339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,863.59 : 194,391.99 = 76,332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,863.59/194,391.99 = 76,332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,863.59x = 194,391.99 × 76,332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,863.59x = 14,838,481,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838,481,006.43/140,863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,339.36

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