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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,396.98, 192,371.94 and 78,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,396.98, 192,371.94 and 78,976.20 is: 108,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,396.98 : 192,371.94 = 78,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,396.98/192,371.94 = 78,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,396.98x = 192,371.94 × 78,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,396.98x = 15,192,804,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192,804,807.83/139,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,989.48

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