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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,731.33, 192,828.66 and 78,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,731.33, 192,828.66 and 78,469 is: 108,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,731.33 : 192,828.66 = 78,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,731.33/192,828.66 = 78,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,731.33x = 192,828.66 × 78,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,731.33x = 15,131,072,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,072,121.54/139,731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,286.90

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