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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,303, 192,238.14 and 79,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,303, 192,238.14 and 79,687 is: 109,968.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,303 : 192,238.14 = 79,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,303/192,238.14 = 79,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,303x = 192,238.14 × 79,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,303x = 15,318,880,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,880,662.18/139,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,968.06

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