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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,217.48, 193,517.10 and 79,802.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,217.48, 193,517.10 and 79,802.82 is: 110,137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,217.48 : 193,517.10 = 79,802.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,217.48/193,517.10 = 79,802.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,217.48x = 193,517.10 × 79,802.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,217.48x = 15,443,210,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443,210,298.22/140,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,137.55

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