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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,187.36, 193,462.92 and 79,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,187.36, 193,462.92 and 79,766.76 is: 110,080.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,187.36 : 193,462.92 = 79,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,187.36/193,462.92 = 79,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,187.36x = 193,462.92 × 79,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,187.36x = 15,431,910,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,910,308.54/140,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,080.61

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