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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,332.52, 193,659.06 and 79,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,332.52, 193,659.06 and 79,900.52 is: 110,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,332.52 : 193,659.06 = 79,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,332.52/193,659.06 = 79,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,332.52x = 193,659.06 × 79,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,332.52x = 15,473,459,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473,459,596.71/140,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,262.82

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