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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,139.41, 192,012.45 and 78,708.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,139.41, 192,012.45 and 78,708.79 is: 108,618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,139.41 : 192,012.45 = 78,708.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,139.41/192,012.45 = 78,708.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,139.41x = 192,012.45 × 78,708.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,139.41x = 15,113,067,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,067,604.44/139,139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,618.17

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