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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,333.28, 192,291.90 and 78,914.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,333.28, 192,291.90 and 78,914.58 is: 108,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,333.28 : 192,291.90 = 78,914.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,333.28/192,291.90 = 78,914.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,333.28x = 192,291.90 × 78,914.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,333.28x = 15,174,634,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174,634,525.90/139,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,908.90

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