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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,128.38, 191,997.16 and 78,697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,128.38, 191,997.16 and 78,697.72 is: 108,602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,128.38 : 191,997.16 = 78,697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,128.38/191,997.16 = 78,697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,128.38x = 191,997.16 × 78,697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,128.38x = 15,109,738,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109,738,738.48/139,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,602.85

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