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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,674, 192,716.51 and 82,315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,674, 192,716.51 and 82,315.61 is: 113,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,674 : 192,716.51 = 82,315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,674/192,716.51 = 82,315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,674x = 192,716.51 × 82,315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,674x = 15,863,575,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,575,702.56/139,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,575.72

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