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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,129.98, 192,002.82 and 78,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,129.98, 192,002.82 and 78,697.68 is: 108,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,129.98 : 192,002.82 = 78,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,129.98/192,002.82 = 78,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,129.98x = 192,002.82 × 78,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,129.98x = 15,110,176,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110,176,487.46/139,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,604.75

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