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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,411.63, 193,745.42 and 79,983.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,411.63, 193,745.42 and 79,983.45 is: 110,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,411.63 : 193,745.42 = 79,983.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,411.63/193,745.42 = 79,983.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,411.63x = 193,745.42 × 79,983.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,411.63x = 15,496,427,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,427,013.32/140,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,364.27

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