Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,721.72, 192,816 and 76,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139,721.72, 192,816 and 76,060 is: 104,962.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,721.72 : 192,816 = 76,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,721.72/192,816 = 76,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,721.72x = 192,816 × 76,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,721.72x = 14,665,584,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,665,584,960/139,721.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,962.81
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