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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,376.24, 193,719.06 and 79,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,376.24, 193,719.06 and 79,117.56 is: 109,182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,376.24 : 193,719.06 = 79,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,376.24/193,719.06 = 79,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,376.24x = 193,719.06 × 79,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,376.24x = 15,326,579,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326,579,352.69/140,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,182.15

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