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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,267.71, 193,570.68 and 79,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,267.71, 193,570.68 and 79,842.24 is: 110,183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,267.71 : 193,570.68 = 79,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,267.71/193,570.68 = 79,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,267.71x = 193,570.68 × 79,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,267.71x = 15,455,117,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,117,177.50/140,267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,183.00

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