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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,087.39, 193,312.72 and 79,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,087.39, 193,312.72 and 79,672.73 is: 109,943.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,087.39 : 193,312.72 = 79,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,087.39/193,312.72 = 79,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,087.39x = 193,312.72 × 79,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,087.39x = 15,401,752,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,752,146.13/140,087.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,943.89

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