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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,245.84, 192,163.68 and 78,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,245.84, 192,163.68 and 78,815.40 is: 108,767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,245.84 : 192,163.68 = 78,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,245.84/192,163.68 = 78,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,245.84x = 192,163.68 × 78,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,245.84x = 15,145,457,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145,457,304.67/139,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,767.75

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