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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,439.78, 193,759.56 and 79,967.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,439.78, 193,759.56 and 79,967.64 is: 110,328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,439.78 : 193,759.56 = 79,967.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,439.78/193,759.56 = 79,967.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,439.78x = 193,759.56 × 79,967.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,439.78x = 15,494,494,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494,494,740.64/140,439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,328.39

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