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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,406.89, 193,752.54 and 79,976.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,406.89, 193,752.54 and 79,976.43 is: 110,362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,406.89 : 193,752.54 = 79,976.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,406.89/193,752.54 = 79,976.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,406.89x = 193,752.54 × 79,976.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,406.89x = 15,495,636,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,636,452.63/140,406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,362.37

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