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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,182.91, 193,445.66 and 79,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,182.91, 193,445.66 and 79,747.87 is: 110,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,182.91 : 193,445.66 = 79,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,182.91/193,445.66 = 79,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,182.91x = 193,445.66 × 79,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,182.91x = 15,426,879,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,879,345.74/140,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,048.22

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