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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,227.34, 193,532.06 and 79,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,227.34, 193,532.06 and 79,786.24 is: 110,115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,227.34 : 193,532.06 = 79,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,227.34/193,532.06 = 79,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,227.34x = 193,532.06 × 79,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,227.34x = 15,441,195,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,195,386.85/140,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,115.44

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