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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,076.66, 193,297.95 and 79,638.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,076.66, 193,297.95 and 79,638.78 is: 109,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,076.66 : 193,297.95 = 79,638.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,076.66/193,297.95 = 79,638.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,076.66x = 193,297.95 × 79,638.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,076.66x = 15,394,012,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,394,012,914.50/140,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,897.06

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