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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,196.88, 192,103.65 and 78,786.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,196.88, 192,103.65 and 78,786.81 is: 108,732.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,196.88 : 192,103.65 = 78,786.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,196.88/192,103.65 = 78,786.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,196.88x = 192,103.65 × 78,786.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,196.88x = 15,135,233,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135,233,772.86/139,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,732.56

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