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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,178.36, 193,450.50 and 79,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,178.36, 193,450.50 and 79,757.76 is: 110,068.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,178.36 : 193,450.50 = 79,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,178.36/193,450.50 = 79,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,178.36x = 193,450.50 × 79,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,178.36x = 15,429,178,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,178,550.88/140,178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,068.19

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