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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,141.51, 192,015.35 and 78,710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,141.51, 192,015.35 and 78,710.86 is: 108,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,141.51 : 192,015.35 = 78,710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,141.51/192,015.35 = 78,710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,141.51x = 192,015.35 × 78,710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,141.51x = 15,113,693,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,693,331.70/139,141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,621.02

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