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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,086.39, 193,311.34 and 79,671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,086.39, 193,311.34 and 79,671.73 is: 109,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,086.39 : 193,311.34 = 79,671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,086.39/193,311.34 = 79,671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,086.39x = 193,311.34 × 79,671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,086.39x = 15,401,448,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,448,886.42/140,086.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,942.51

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