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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,413.61, 193,748.13 and 79,985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,413.61, 193,748.13 and 79,985.43 is: 110,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,413.61 : 193,748.13 = 79,985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,413.61/193,748.13 = 79,985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,413.61x = 193,748.13 × 79,985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,413.61x = 15,497,027,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497,027,489.75/140,413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,366.99

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