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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,441.83, 192,405.96 and 78,999.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,441.83, 192,405.96 and 78,999.99 is: 109,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,441.83 : 192,405.96 = 78,999.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,441.83/192,405.96 = 78,999.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,441.83x = 192,405.96 × 78,999.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,441.83x = 15,200,068,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,068,915.94/139,441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,006.52

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