Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,574.12, 192,568.84 and 79,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139,574.12, 192,568.84 and 79,140 is: 109,188.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,574.12 : 192,568.84 = 79,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,574.12/192,568.84 = 79,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,574.12x = 192,568.84 × 79,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,574.12x = 15,239,897,997.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,239,897,997.60/139,574.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,188.57
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