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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,087.97, 193,320.48 and 79,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,087.97, 193,320.48 and 79,658.62 is: 109,928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,087.97 : 193,320.48 = 79,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,087.97/193,320.48 = 79,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,087.97x = 193,320.48 × 79,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,087.97x = 15,399,642,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,642,654.54/140,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,928.37

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