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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,547.78, 193,966.46 and 80,119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,547.78, 193,966.46 and 80,119.86 is: 110,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,547.78 : 193,966.46 = 80,119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,547.78/193,966.46 = 80,119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,547.78x = 193,966.46 × 80,119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,547.78x = 15,540,565,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,565,619.90/140,547.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,571.41

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