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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,019.62, 193,238.55 and 79,609.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,019.62, 193,238.55 and 79,609.22 is: 109,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,019.62 : 193,238.55 = 79,609.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,019.62/193,238.55 = 79,609.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,019.62x = 193,238.55 × 79,609.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,019.62x = 15,383,569,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383,569,273.24/140,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,867.24

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