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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,265.54, 192,166.16 and 79,638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,265.54, 192,166.16 and 79,638.02 is: 109,888.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,265.54 : 192,166.16 = 79,638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,265.54/192,166.16 = 79,638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,265.54x = 192,166.16 × 79,638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,265.54x = 15,303,732,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,732,493.40/139,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,888.87

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