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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,644.78, 192,729.60 and 79,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,644.78, 192,729.60 and 79,230.42 is: 109,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,644.78 : 192,729.60 = 79,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,644.78/192,729.60 = 79,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,644.78x = 192,729.60 × 79,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,644.78x = 15,270,047,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,047,154.43/139,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,349.22

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