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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,452.48, 192,443.52 and 79,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,452.48, 192,443.52 and 79,848 is: 110,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,452.48 : 192,443.52 = 79,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,452.48/192,443.52 = 79,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,452.48x = 192,443.52 × 79,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,452.48x = 15,366,230,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366,230,184.96/139,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,189.72

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