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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,312.44, 192,253.46 and 78,881.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,312.44, 192,253.46 and 78,881.49 is: 108,857.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,312.44 : 192,253.46 = 78,881.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,312.44/192,253.46 = 78,881.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,312.44x = 192,253.46 × 78,881.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,312.44x = 15,165,238,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,238,988.05/139,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,857.75

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