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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,262.78, 192,226.38 and 88,961.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,262.78, 192,226.38 and 88,961.78 is: 122,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,262.78 : 192,226.38 = 88,961.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,262.78/192,226.38 = 88,961.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,262.78x = 192,226.38 × 88,961.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,262.78x = 17,100,800,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,800,927.76/139,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,795.20

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