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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,162.39, 192,143.96 and 85,519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,162.39, 192,143.96 and 85,519.33 is: 118,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,162.39 : 192,143.96 = 85,519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,162.39/192,143.96 = 85,519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,162.39x = 192,143.96 × 85,519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,162.39x = 16,432,022,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432,022,722.75/139,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,078.04

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