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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,423.82, 192,389.24 and 78,981.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,423.82, 192,389.24 and 78,981.51 is: 108,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,423.82 : 192,389.24 = 78,981.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,423.82/192,389.24 = 78,981.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,423.82x = 192,389.24 × 78,981.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,423.82x = 15,195,193,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,193,601.87/139,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,985.64

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