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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,144.91, 193,406.27 and 78,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,144.91, 193,406.27 and 78,912.16 is: 108,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,144.91 : 193,406.27 = 78,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,144.91/193,406.27 = 78,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,144.91x = 193,406.27 × 78,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,144.91x = 15,262,105,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262,105,864.69/140,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,902.32

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