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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,283, 192,212.80 and 78,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,283, 192,212.80 and 78,852.08 is: 108,817.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,283 : 192,212.80 = 78,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,283/192,212.80 = 78,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,283x = 192,212.80 × 78,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,283x = 15,156,379,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,379,082.62/139,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,817.15

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