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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,995.83, 194,586.72 and 77,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,995.83, 194,586.72 and 77,346.03 is: 106,744.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,995.83 : 194,586.72 = 77,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,995.83/194,586.72 = 77,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,995.83x = 194,586.72 × 77,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,995.83x = 15,050,510,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,510,282.72/140,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,744.36

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