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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,409.58, 193,742.59 and 79,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,409.58, 193,742.59 and 79,981.40 is: 110,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,409.58 : 193,742.59 = 79,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,409.58/193,742.59 = 79,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,409.58x = 193,742.59 × 79,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,409.58x = 15,495,804,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,804,493.20/140,409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,361.45

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