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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,378.62, 193,722.18 and 79,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,378.62, 193,722.18 and 79,949.26 is: 110,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,378.62 : 193,722.18 = 79,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,378.62/193,722.18 = 79,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,378.62x = 193,722.18 × 79,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,378.62x = 15,487,944,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487,944,936.59/140,378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,329.80

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