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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,372.68, 193,691.90 and 79,944.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,372.68, 193,691.90 and 79,944.45 is: 110,310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,372.68 : 193,691.90 = 79,944.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,372.68/193,691.90 = 79,944.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,372.68x = 193,691.90 × 79,944.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,372.68x = 15,484,592,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484,592,614.82/140,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,310.59

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