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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,377.96, 192,342.06 and 82,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,377.96, 192,342.06 and 82,019.52 is: 113,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,377.96 : 192,342.06 = 82,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,377.96/192,342.06 = 82,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,377.96x = 192,342.06 × 82,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,377.96x = 15,775,803,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775,803,437.01/139,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,187.22

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