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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,129.22, 191,998.32 and 78,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,129.22, 191,998.32 and 78,698.56 is: 108,604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,129.22 : 191,998.32 = 78,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,129.22/191,998.32 = 78,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,129.22x = 191,998.32 × 78,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,129.22x = 15,109,991,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109,991,306.42/139,129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,604.01

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