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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,439.93, 192,411.45 and 78,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,439.93, 192,411.45 and 78,997.63 is: 109,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,439.93 : 192,411.45 = 78,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,439.93/192,411.45 = 78,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,439.93x = 192,411.45 × 78,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,439.93x = 15,200,048,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,048,534.86/139,439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,007.86

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