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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,672.72, 192,973.86 and 97,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,672.72, 192,973.86 and 97,419.88 is: 134,596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,672.72 : 192,973.86 = 97,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,672.72/192,973.86 = 97,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,672.72x = 192,973.86 × 97,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,672.72x = 18,799,490,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,490,284.34/139,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,596.72

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