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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,542.68, 193,943.90 and 80,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,542.68, 193,943.90 and 80,132.76 is: 110,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,542.68 : 193,943.90 = 80,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,542.68/193,943.90 = 80,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,542.68x = 193,943.90 × 80,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,542.68x = 15,541,259,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541,259,992.16/140,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,580.36

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