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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,141.59, 192,015.39 and 78,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,141.59, 192,015.39 and 78,710.94 is: 108,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,141.59 : 192,015.39 = 78,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,141.59/192,015.39 = 78,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,141.59x = 192,015.39 × 78,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,141.59x = 15,113,711,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,711,841.37/139,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,621.09

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