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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,974.28, 193,164.50 and 79,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,974.28, 193,164.50 and 79,545.04 is: 109,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,974.28 : 193,164.50 = 79,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,974.28/193,164.50 = 79,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,974.28x = 193,164.50 × 79,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,974.28x = 15,365,277,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,365,277,147.59/139,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,772.15

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