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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,223.48, 193,525.38 and 79,808.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,223.48, 193,525.38 and 79,808.82 is: 110,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,223.48 : 193,525.38 = 79,808.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,223.48/193,525.38 = 79,808.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,223.48x = 193,525.38 × 79,808.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,223.48x = 15,445,032,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,445,032,217.85/140,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,145.83

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