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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,159.97, 193,419.19 and 79,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,159.97, 193,419.19 and 79,729.21 is: 110,025.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,159.97 : 193,419.19 = 79,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,159.97/193,419.19 = 79,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,159.97x = 193,419.19 × 79,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,159.97x = 15,421,159,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,159,558.98/140,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,025.42

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