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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,309.92, 192,248.64 and 81,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,309.92, 192,248.64 and 81,983.52 is: 113,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,309.92 : 192,248.64 = 81,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,309.92/192,248.64 = 81,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,309.92x = 192,248.64 × 81,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,309.92x = 15,761,220,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761,220,222.41/139,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,137.82

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