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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,151.30, 192,049.42 and 88,168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,151.30, 192,049.42 and 88,168.78 is: 121,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,151.30 : 192,049.42 = 88,168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,151.30/192,049.42 = 88,168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,151.30x = 192,049.42 × 88,168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,151.30x = 16,932,762,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,932,762,581.94/139,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,685.98

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