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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,416.84, 192,394.71 and 78,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,416.84, 192,394.71 and 78,987.24 is: 109,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,416.84 : 192,394.71 = 78,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,416.84/192,394.71 = 78,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,416.84x = 192,394.71 × 78,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,416.84x = 15,196,727,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,727,133.50/139,416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,002.09

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