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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,390.91, 193,748.82 and 79,152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,390.91, 193,748.82 and 79,152.21 is: 109,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,390.91 : 193,748.82 = 79,152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,390.91/193,748.82 = 79,152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,390.91x = 193,748.82 × 79,152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,390.91x = 15,335,647,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335,647,287.89/140,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,235.33

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