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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,049.30, 193,284.38 and 79,629.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,049.30, 193,284.38 and 79,629.00 is: 109,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,049.30 : 193,284.38 = 79,629.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,049.30/193,284.38 = 79,629.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,049.30x = 193,284.38 × 79,629.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,049.30x = 15,391,041,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391,041,464.98/140,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,897.31

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