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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,285.32, 192,225.69 and 78,866.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,285.32, 192,225.69 and 78,866.61 is: 108,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,285.32 : 192,225.69 = 78,866.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,285.32/192,225.69 = 78,866.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,285.32x = 192,225.69 × 78,866.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,285.32x = 15,160,188,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160,188,525.21/139,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,842.69

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