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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,139.01, 192,011.89 and 78,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,139.01, 192,011.89 and 78,708.36 is: 108,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,139.01 : 192,011.89 = 78,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,139.01/192,011.89 = 78,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,139.01x = 192,011.89 × 78,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,139.01x = 15,112,941,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,941,584.60/139,139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,617.58

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