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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,955.48, 194,516.91 and 77,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,955.48, 194,516.91 and 77,292.72 is: 106,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,955.48 : 194,516.91 = 77,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,955.48/194,516.91 = 77,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,955.48x = 194,516.91 × 77,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,955.48x = 15,034,741,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,741,059.90/140,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,663.05

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