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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,224.39, 192,132.51 and 78,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,224.39, 192,132.51 and 78,795 is: 108,738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,224.39 : 192,132.51 = 78,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,224.39/192,132.51 = 78,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,224.39x = 192,132.51 × 78,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,224.39x = 15,139,081,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,081,125.45/139,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,738.71

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