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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,140.32, 193,388.76 and 79,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,140.32, 193,388.76 and 79,706.40 is: 109,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,140.32 : 193,388.76 = 79,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,140.32/193,388.76 = 79,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,140.32x = 193,388.76 × 79,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,140.32x = 15,414,321,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,321,860.06/140,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,992.06

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