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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,279, 193,559.32 and 79,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,279, 193,559.32 and 79,846.12 is: 110,173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,279 : 193,559.32 = 79,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,279/193,559.32 = 79,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,279x = 193,559.32 × 79,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,279x = 15,454,960,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454,960,691.84/140,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,173.02

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