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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,645.08, 192,714.30 and 75,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,645.08, 192,714.30 and 75,987 is: 104,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,645.08 : 192,714.30 = 75,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,645.08/192,714.30 = 75,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,645.08x = 192,714.30 × 75,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,645.08x = 14,643,781,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643,781,514.10/139,645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,864.29

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