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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,231.26, 192,137.04 and 78,813.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,231.26, 192,137.04 and 78,813.36 is: 108,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,231.26 : 192,137.04 = 78,813.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,231.26/192,137.04 = 78,813.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,231.26x = 192,137.04 × 78,813.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,231.26x = 15,142,965,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,965,702.85/139,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,761.25

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