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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,403.58, 193,756.66 and 79,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,403.58, 193,756.66 and 79,974.20 is: 110,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,403.58 : 193,756.66 = 79,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,403.58/193,756.66 = 79,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,403.58x = 193,756.66 × 79,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,403.58x = 15,495,534,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,534,162.63/140,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,364.24

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