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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,232.88, 193,518.94 and 79,802.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,232.88, 193,518.94 and 79,802.27 is: 110,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,232.88 : 193,518.94 = 79,802.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,232.88/193,518.94 = 79,802.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,232.88x = 193,518.94 × 79,802.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,232.88x = 15,443,250,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443,250,699.99/140,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,125.75

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