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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,088.59, 193,321.35 and 79,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,088.59, 193,321.35 and 79,659.23 is: 109,929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,088.59 : 193,321.35 = 79,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,088.59/193,321.35 = 79,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,088.59x = 193,321.35 × 79,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,088.59x = 15,399,830,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,830,004.39/140,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,929.23

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