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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,336.02, 192,287.52 and 81,979.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,336.02, 192,287.52 and 81,979.38 is: 113,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,336.02 : 192,287.52 = 81,979.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,336.02/192,287.52 = 81,979.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,336.02x = 192,287.52 × 81,979.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,336.02x = 15,763,611,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,763,611,671.34/139,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,133.79

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