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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,323.88, 192,278.82 and 78,905.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,323.88, 192,278.82 and 78,905.08 is: 108,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,323.88 : 192,278.82 = 78,905.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,323.88/192,278.82 = 78,905.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,323.88x = 192,278.82 × 78,905.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,323.88x = 15,171,775,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,775,674.41/139,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,895.73

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