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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,377.81, 192,327.51 and 78,936.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,377.81, 192,327.51 and 78,936.42 is: 108,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,377.81 : 192,327.51 = 78,936.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,377.81/192,327.51 = 78,936.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,377.81x = 192,327.51 × 78,936.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,377.81x = 15,181,646,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,646,124.15/139,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,924.41

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