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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,565.22, 192,595.86 and 79,141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,565.22, 192,595.86 and 79,141.38 is: 109,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,565.22 : 192,595.86 = 79,141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,565.22/192,595.86 = 79,141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,565.22x = 192,595.86 × 79,141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,565.22x = 15,242,302,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,302,142.69/139,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,212.75

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