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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,423.69, 192,389.08 and 78,981.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,423.69, 192,389.08 and 78,981.39 is: 108,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,423.69 : 192,389.08 = 78,981.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,423.69/192,389.08 = 78,981.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,423.69x = 192,389.08 × 78,981.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,423.69x = 15,195,156,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,156,959.22/139,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,985.47

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