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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,388.84, 192,342.72 and 78,947.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,388.84, 192,342.72 and 78,947.42 is: 108,939.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,388.84 : 192,342.72 = 78,947.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,388.84/192,342.72 = 78,947.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,388.84x = 192,342.72 × 78,947.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,388.84x = 15,184,961,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,961,499.78/139,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,939.58

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