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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,843.46, 192,977.72 and 81,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,843.46, 192,977.72 and 81,705.56 is: 112,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,843.46 : 192,977.72 = 81,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,843.46/192,977.72 = 81,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,843.46x = 192,977.72 × 81,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,843.46x = 15,767,352,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,352,680.12/139,843.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,750.02

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