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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,607.82, 192,615.30 and 79,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,607.82, 192,615.30 and 79,173.72 is: 109,235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,607.82 : 192,615.30 = 79,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,607.82/192,615.30 = 79,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,607.82x = 192,615.30 × 79,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,607.82x = 15,250,069,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,069,829.92/139,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,235.07

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