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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,411.46, 192,289.29 and 85,726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,411.46, 192,289.29 and 85,726.82 is: 118,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,411.46 : 192,289.29 = 85,726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,411.46/192,289.29 = 85,726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,411.46x = 192,289.29 × 85,726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,411.46x = 16,484,349,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,484,349,351.76/139,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,242.43

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