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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,336.76, 192,278.50 and 78,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,336.76, 192,278.50 and 78,906.12 is: 108,886.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,336.76 : 192,278.50 = 78,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,336.76/192,278.50 = 78,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,336.76x = 192,278.50 × 78,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,336.76x = 15,171,950,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,950,197.15/139,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,886.92

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