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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,255.16, 192,118.31 and 78,811.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,255.16, 192,118.31 and 78,811.95 is: 108,730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,255.16 : 192,118.31 = 78,811.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,255.16/192,118.31 = 78,811.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,255.16x = 192,118.31 × 78,811.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,255.16x = 15,141,217,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141,217,287.15/139,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,730.03

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