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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,136.56, 192,006.88 and 78,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,136.56, 192,006.88 and 78,706.24 is: 108,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,136.56 : 192,006.88 = 78,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,136.56/192,006.88 = 78,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,136.56x = 192,006.88 × 78,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,136.56x = 15,112,139,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,139,578.93/139,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,613.72

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