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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,423.91, 192,389.37 and 78,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,423.91, 192,389.37 and 78,981.62 is: 108,985.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,423.91 : 192,389.37 = 78,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,423.91/192,389.37 = 78,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,423.91x = 192,389.37 × 78,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,423.91x = 15,195,223,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,223,151.43/139,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,985.78

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