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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,265, 193,540.05 and 79,832.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,265, 193,540.05 and 79,832.07 is: 110,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,265 : 193,540.05 = 79,832.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,265/193,540.05 = 79,832.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,265x = 193,540.05 × 79,832.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,265x = 15,450,702,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,702,819.40/140,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,153.66

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