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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,086.25, 193,324.42 and 79,662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,086.25, 193,324.42 and 79,662.34 is: 109,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,086.25 : 193,324.42 = 79,662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,086.25/193,324.42 = 79,662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,086.25x = 193,324.42 × 79,662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,086.25x = 15,400,675,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,675,676.34/140,086.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,937.10

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