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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,314.78, 192,266.37 and 78,896.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,314.78, 192,266.37 and 78,896.07 is: 108,883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,314.78 : 192,266.37 = 78,896.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,314.78/192,266.37 = 78,896.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,314.78x = 192,266.37 × 78,896.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,314.78x = 15,169,060,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169,060,986.17/139,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,883.36

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