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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,214.68, 193,501.14 and 79,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,214.68, 193,501.14 and 79,794.44 is: 110,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,214.68 : 193,501.14 = 79,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,214.68/193,501.14 = 79,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,214.68x = 193,501.14 × 79,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,214.68x = 15,440,315,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,315,105.66/140,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,119.11

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