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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,408.84, 192,341.82 and 78,969.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,408.84, 192,341.82 and 78,969.88 is: 108,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,408.84 : 192,341.82 = 78,969.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,408.84/192,341.82 = 78,969.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,408.84x = 192,341.82 × 78,969.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,408.84x = 15,189,210,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,189,210,444.38/139,408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,954.43

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