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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,965.72, 194,541.55 and 77,303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,965.72, 194,541.55 and 77,303.53 is: 106,683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,965.72 : 194,541.55 = 77,303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,965.72/194,541.55 = 77,303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,965.72x = 194,541.55 × 77,303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,965.72x = 15,038,748,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,748,596.59/140,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,683.73

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