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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,133.09, 193,389.47 and 79,714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,133.09, 193,389.47 and 79,714.38 is: 110,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,133.09 : 193,389.47 = 79,714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,133.09/193,389.47 = 79,714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,133.09x = 193,389.47 × 79,714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,133.09x = 15,415,921,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415,921,699.58/140,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,009.15

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