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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,390.76, 193,738.14 and 79,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,390.76, 193,738.14 and 79,131.36 is: 109,200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,390.76 : 193,738.14 = 79,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,390.76/193,738.14 = 79,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,390.76x = 193,738.14 × 79,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,390.76x = 15,330,762,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,762,502.07/140,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,200.65

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