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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,335.74, 192,285.52 and 78,904.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,335.74, 192,285.52 and 78,904.74 is: 108,889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,335.74 : 192,285.52 = 78,904.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,335.74/192,285.52 = 78,904.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,335.74x = 192,285.52 × 78,904.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,335.74x = 15,172,238,764.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,238,764.10/139,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,889.79

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