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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,297.30, 193,562.25 and 79,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,297.30, 193,562.25 and 79,852.82 is: 110,169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,297.30 : 193,562.25 = 79,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,297.30/193,562.25 = 79,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,297.30x = 193,562.25 × 79,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,297.30x = 15,456,491,508.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456,491,508.05/140,297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,169.56

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