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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,233.94, 192,152.32 and 78,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,233.94, 192,152.32 and 78,804.36 is: 108,755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,233.94 : 192,152.32 = 78,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,233.94/192,152.32 = 78,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,233.94x = 192,152.32 × 78,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,233.94x = 15,142,440,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,440,403.10/139,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,755.38

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