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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,380.07, 193,724.52 and 79,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,380.07, 193,724.52 and 79,956.34 is: 110,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,380.07 : 193,724.52 = 79,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,380.07/193,724.52 = 79,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,380.07x = 193,724.52 × 79,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,380.07x = 15,489,502,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489,502,803.31/140,380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,339.76

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