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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,059.82, 191,901.38 and 78,642.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,059.82, 191,901.38 and 78,642.33 is: 108,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,059.82 : 191,901.38 = 78,642.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,059.82/191,901.38 = 78,642.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,059.82x = 191,901.38 × 78,642.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,059.82x = 15,091,571,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,571,653.42/139,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,525.75

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