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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,127.18, 193,369.59 and 79,689.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,127.18, 193,369.59 and 79,689.39 is: 109,967.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,127.18 : 193,369.59 = 79,689.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,127.18/193,369.59 = 79,689.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,127.18x = 193,369.59 × 79,689.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,127.18x = 15,409,504,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,409,504,671.65/140,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,967.99

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