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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,061.34, 193,291.49 and 78,826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,061.34, 193,291.49 and 78,826.66 is: 108,784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,061.34 : 193,291.49 = 78,826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,061.34/193,291.49 = 78,826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,061.34x = 193,291.49 × 78,826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,061.34x = 15,236,522,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236,522,563.12/140,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,784.64

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