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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,331.33, 193,657.43 and 79,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,331.33, 193,657.43 and 79,902 is: 110,264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,331.33 : 193,657.43 = 79,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,331.33/193,657.43 = 79,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,331.33x = 193,657.43 × 79,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,331.33x = 15,473,615,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473,615,572.35/140,331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,264.87

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