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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,141.61, 193,399.70 and 79,721.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,141.61, 193,399.70 and 79,721.01 is: 110,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,141.61 : 193,399.70 = 79,721.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,141.61/193,399.70 = 79,721.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,141.61x = 193,399.70 × 79,721.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,141.61x = 15,418,019,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,019,019.09/140,141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,017.42

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