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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,174.65, 192,059.91 and 78,744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,174.65, 192,059.91 and 78,744.78 is: 108,667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,174.65 : 192,059.91 = 78,744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,174.65/192,059.91 = 78,744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,174.65x = 192,059.91 × 78,744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,174.65x = 15,123,715,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123,715,359.77/139,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,667.17

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