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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,337.49, 192,287.94 and 78,906.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,337.49, 192,287.94 and 78,906.49 is: 108,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,337.49 : 192,287.94 = 78,906.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,337.49/192,287.94 = 78,906.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,337.49x = 192,287.94 × 78,906.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,337.49x = 15,172,766,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,766,414.73/139,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,892.20

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