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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,539.93, 192,581.34 and 78,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,539.93, 192,581.34 and 78,303 is: 108,067.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,539.93 : 192,581.34 = 78,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,539.93/192,581.34 = 78,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,539.93x = 192,581.34 × 78,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,539.93x = 15,079,696,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,696,666.02/139,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,067.25

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