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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,421.84, 192,359.72 and 78,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,421.84, 192,359.72 and 78,982.88 is: 108,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,421.84 : 192,359.72 = 78,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,421.84/192,359.72 = 78,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,421.84x = 192,359.72 × 78,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,421.84x = 15,193,124,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,124,681.59/139,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,972.34

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