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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,225.24, 192,139.59 and 78,772.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,225.24, 192,139.59 and 78,772.87 is: 108,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,225.24 : 192,139.59 = 78,772.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,225.24/192,139.59 = 78,772.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,225.24x = 192,139.59 × 78,772.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,225.24x = 15,135,386,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135,386,944.92/139,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,711.52

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