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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,535.91, 193,958.34 and 79,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,535.91, 193,958.34 and 79,294.70 is: 109,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,535.91 : 193,958.34 = 79,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,535.91/193,958.34 = 79,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,535.91x = 193,958.34 × 79,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,535.91x = 15,379,868,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,379,868,382.80/140,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,437.28

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