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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,278.97, 192,216.87 and 78,860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,278.97, 192,216.87 and 78,860.26 is: 108,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,278.97 : 192,216.87 = 78,860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,278.97/192,216.87 = 78,860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,278.97x = 192,216.87 × 78,860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,278.97x = 15,158,271,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,271,864.04/139,278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,833.89

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