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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,284.93, 192,217.55 and 78,854.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,284.93, 192,217.55 and 78,854.48 is: 108,821.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,284.93 : 192,217.55 = 78,854.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,284.93/192,217.55 = 78,854.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,284.93x = 192,217.55 × 78,854.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,284.93x = 15,157,213,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157,213,596.76/139,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,821.63

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