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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,127.10, 191,995.38 and 78,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,127.10, 191,995.38 and 78,696.44 is: 108,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,127.10 : 191,995.38 = 78,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,127.10/191,995.38 = 78,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,127.10x = 191,995.38 × 78,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,127.10x = 15,109,352,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109,352,902.45/139,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,601.08

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