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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,021.62, 193,241.31 and 79,611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,021.62, 193,241.31 and 79,611.22 is: 109,870.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,021.62 : 193,241.31 = 79,611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,021.62/193,241.31 = 79,611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,021.62x = 193,241.31 × 79,611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,021.62x = 15,384,176,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384,176,443.50/140,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,870.01

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