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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,076.30, 193,321.89 and 79,656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,076.30, 193,321.89 and 79,656.03 is: 109,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,076.30 : 193,321.89 = 79,656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,076.30/193,321.89 = 79,656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,076.30x = 193,321.89 × 79,656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,076.30x = 15,399,254,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,254,269.50/140,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,934.76

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