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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,102.69, 193,340.72 and 79,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,102.69, 193,340.72 and 79,673.31 is: 109,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,102.69 : 193,340.72 = 79,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,102.69/193,340.72 = 79,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,102.69x = 193,340.72 × 79,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,102.69x = 15,404,095,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,095,319.37/140,102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,948.61

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