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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,087.28, 193,319.54 and 79,657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,087.28, 193,319.54 and 79,657.92 is: 109,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,087.28 : 193,319.54 = 79,657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,087.28/193,319.54 = 79,657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,087.28x = 193,319.54 × 79,657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,087.28x = 15,399,432,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,432,352.18/140,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,927.42

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