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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,265.30, 192,190.38 and 78,834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,265.30, 192,190.38 and 78,834.72 is: 108,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,265.30 : 192,190.38 = 78,834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,265.30/192,190.38 = 78,834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,265.30x = 192,190.38 × 78,834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,265.30x = 15,151,274,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,274,793.99/139,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,794.33

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