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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,436.28, 193,779.42 and 80,007.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,436.28, 193,779.42 and 80,007.85 is: 110,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,436.28 : 193,779.42 = 80,007.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,436.28/193,779.42 = 80,007.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,436.28x = 193,779.42 × 80,007.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,436.28x = 15,503,873,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,503,873,799.55/140,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,397.93

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