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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,311.66, 192,249.54 and 78,886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,311.66, 192,249.54 and 78,886.47 is: 108,863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,311.66 : 192,249.54 = 78,886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,311.66/192,249.54 = 78,886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,311.66x = 192,249.54 × 78,886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,311.66x = 15,165,887,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,887,569.72/139,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,863.02

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