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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,156.59, 192,036.18 and 78,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,156.59, 192,036.18 and 78,726 is: 108,641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,156.59 : 192,036.18 = 78,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,156.59/192,036.18 = 78,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,156.59x = 192,036.18 × 78,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,156.59x = 15,118,240,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118,240,306.68/139,156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,641.93

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