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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,273.76, 192,195.72 and 78,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,273.76, 192,195.72 and 78,855.92 is: 108,820.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,273.76 : 192,195.72 = 78,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,273.76/192,195.72 = 78,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,273.76x = 192,195.72 × 78,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,273.76x = 15,155,770,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,770,320.66/139,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,820.00

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