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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,340.81, 192,283.89 and 78,911.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,340.81, 192,283.89 and 78,911.89 is: 108,894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,340.81 : 192,283.89 = 78,911.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,340.81/192,283.89 = 78,911.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,340.81x = 192,283.89 × 78,911.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,340.81x = 15,173,484,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,484,510.79/139,340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,894.76

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