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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,412.81, 192,389.01 and 78,983.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,412.81, 192,389.01 and 78,983.33 is: 108,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,412.81 : 192,389.01 = 78,983.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,412.81/192,389.01 = 78,983.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,412.81x = 192,389.01 × 78,983.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,412.81x = 15,195,523,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,523,407.07/139,412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,996.61

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