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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,209.44, 193,486.44 and 79,778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,209.44, 193,486.44 and 79,778.76 is: 110,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,209.44 : 193,486.44 = 79,778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,209.44/193,486.44 = 79,778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,209.44x = 193,486.44 × 79,778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,209.44x = 15,436,108,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,436,108,260.01/140,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,093.22

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