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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,368.97, 193,718.39 and 79,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,368.97, 193,718.39 and 79,130.27 is: 109,204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,368.97 : 193,718.39 = 79,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,368.97/193,718.39 = 79,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,368.97x = 193,718.39 × 79,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,368.97x = 15,328,988,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,988,504.67/140,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,204.97

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