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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,395.14, 192,366.64 and 78,964.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,395.14, 192,366.64 and 78,964.49 is: 108,971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,395.14 : 192,366.64 = 78,964.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,395.14/192,366.64 = 78,964.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,395.14x = 192,366.64 × 78,964.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,395.14x = 15,190,133,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,133,229.22/139,395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,971.76

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