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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,105.43, 193,351.05 and 79,681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,105.43, 193,351.05 and 79,681.59 is: 109,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,105.43 : 193,351.05 = 79,681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,105.43/193,351.05 = 79,681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,105.43x = 193,351.05 × 79,681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,105.43x = 15,406,519,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406,519,092.17/140,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,963.75

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