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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,407.30, 192,397.44 and 78,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,407.30, 192,397.44 and 78,159.30 is: 107,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,407.30 : 192,397.44 = 78,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,407.30/192,397.44 = 78,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,407.30x = 192,397.44 × 78,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,407.30x = 15,037,649,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037,649,232.19/139,407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,868.45

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