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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,139.53, 192,012.61 and 78,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,139.53, 192,012.61 and 78,708.88 is: 108,618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,139.53 : 192,012.61 = 78,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,139.53/192,012.61 = 78,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,139.53x = 192,012.61 × 78,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,139.53x = 15,113,096,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,096,802.17/139,139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,618.28

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