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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,173.83, 192,057.41 and 84,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,173.83, 192,057.41 and 84,706.29 is: 116,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,173.83 : 192,057.41 = 84,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,173.83/192,057.41 = 84,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,173.83x = 192,057.41 × 84,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,173.83x = 16,268,470,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268,470,879.87/139,173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,893.18

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