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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,721.72 : 192,816 = 76,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,721.72/192,816 = 76,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,721.72x = 192,816 × 76,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,721.72x = 14,665,584,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,584,960/139,721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,962.81

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