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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,410.78, 193,744.25 and 79,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,410.78, 193,744.25 and 79,982.61 is: 110,363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,410.78 : 193,744.25 = 79,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,410.78/193,744.25 = 79,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,410.78x = 193,744.25 × 79,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,410.78x = 15,496,170,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,170,410.88/140,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,363.11

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