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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,181.91, 193,444.28 and 79,746.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,181.91, 193,444.28 and 79,746.87 is: 110,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,181.91 : 193,444.28 = 79,746.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,181.91/193,444.28 = 79,746.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,181.91x = 193,444.28 × 79,746.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,181.91x = 15,426,575,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,575,565.16/140,181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,046.83

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