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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,074.62, 193,312.11 and 79,650.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,074.62, 193,312.11 and 79,650.89 is: 109,923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,074.62 : 193,312.11 = 79,650.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,074.62/193,312.11 = 79,650.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,074.62x = 193,312.11 × 79,650.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,074.62x = 15,397,480,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,480,642.72/140,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,923.42

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