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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,223.96, 192,128.98 and 78,793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,223.96, 192,128.98 and 78,793.50 is: 108,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,223.96 : 192,128.98 = 78,793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,223.96/192,128.98 = 78,793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,223.96x = 192,128.98 × 78,793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,223.96x = 15,138,514,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,514,785.63/139,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,734.98

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