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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,277, 192,204.52 and 78,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,277, 192,204.52 and 78,846.08 is: 108,808.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,277 : 192,204.52 = 78,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,277/192,204.52 = 78,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,277x = 192,204.52 × 78,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,277x = 15,154,572,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,572,960.28/139,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,808.87

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