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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,182.73, 193,445.40 and 79,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,182.73, 193,445.40 and 79,747.68 is: 110,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,182.73 : 193,445.40 = 79,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,182.73/193,445.40 = 79,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,182.73x = 193,445.40 × 79,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,182.73x = 15,426,821,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,821,856.67/140,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,047.95

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